Gardening for Wildlife
Our gardens can provide valuable habitats and food sources for wildlife — from insects and birds to small mammals and amphibians.
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Wildlife Watch
If you are family members of Shropshire Wildlife Trust, your children will automatically become members of the Wildlife Watch scheme,
Ponds and wildlife
A wildlife pond is one of the single best features for attracting new wildlife to the garden. We receive many enquiries about ponds and wildlife associated with them, so we have tried to answer a few of the most commonly asked questions on this page.
Discover wildlife
Want to learn more about a native species or habitat, or after a bit of wildlife advice? Our wildlife pages have what you're looking for.
How to make a hedge for wildlife
Hedges provide important shelter and protection for wildlife, particularly nesting birds and hibernating insects.
Wildlife crime
Wildlife laws are in place to protect nature; these laws operate at UK and European levels. Find out what constitutes a wildlife crime and how you can report it.
Protecting Wildlife
We're committed to giving wildlife a voice, combining projects across Shropshire (including Telford & Wrekin) with advocacy and campaigning to restore nature and engage people.
Local Wildlife Sites
In addition to caring for our 40 nature reserves, we survey over 600 Wildlife Sites across the county.
Wildlife at home
Go wild in your garden! Large or small, ledge or yard, your garden can be a mosaic in a wider network of natural havens linking urban green spaces with nature reserves and the countryside.
How to make a gravel garden for wildlife
Surfaced spaces needn't exclude wildlife! Gravel can often be the most wildlife-friendly solution for a particular area.
Wildlife and nature advice
What to do if you need advice on wildlife.
How to make a shrub garden for wildlife
Woody shrubs and climbers provide food for wildlife, including berries, fruits, seeds, nuts leaves and nectar-rich flowers. So why not plant a shrub garden and see who comes to visit?