Earl's and Pontesford Hill
A historic reserve with volcanic origins
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B-lines Project bid success
Buglife’s “Severn B-Lines” project, which will be run in Shropshire, is one of the first environmental projects awarded a grant from the government’s £80 million Green Recovery Challenge Fund.
New audit reveals success of The King’s vision for wildflower meadows as we celebrate Coronation Meadows' 10th anniversary
Ten years ago, the former Prince of Wales launched Coronation Meadows in 2013 to honour the 60th year of the late Queen’s accession to the throne
Betchcott Hill Land Appeal
In 2024 we launched the Betchcott Hill Land Appeal to fund the purchase and restoration of Betchcott Hill.
Betchcott Hill
A beautiful site on the edge of the Long Mynd overlooking the Shropshire plains.
Smalley Hill
This old land fill site is now a popular local walking spot, overlooking Telford.
Reflecting on the first year of Betchcott Hill
Head of Nature Reserves, Tom Freeland reflects on the achievements, challenges and lessons in the year since Shropshire Wildlife Trust started restoring Betchcott Hill.
Bad news for bees: Government reverses ban on bee-killing neonicotinoids
The Government has bowed to pressure from the National Farmers Union and agreed to authorise the use of the highly damaging neonicotinoid thiamethoxam for the treatment of sugar beet seed in 2021…
Betchcott Hill Land Appeal Thank You
Thank you for your donation to the Betchcott Hill Land Appeal
Natural succession in a new garden pond
When creating a new pond, you may be tempted to introduce species, but ponds will develop naturally and watching the process of colonisation will be fascinating, as Cath Price explains in this…
Access to nature for a fairer, healthier country
For people across Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin, access to nature is much more than a nice place to visit. It can be a source of calm, connection, movement, memories and joy – and for some,…
Nature recovery needs Government's new plan to succeed - but wildlife declines will persist
Dramatic increase of £1.2bn extra per year is needed to restore nature say The Wildlife Trusts