Unveiling reedbed creation at Bodenham Lake
Bill Wiggin MP unveils one hectare of reedbed for wildlife at Bodenham Lake Nature Reserve
On the 17th of May Bill Wiggin MP joined Herefordshire Wildlife Trust staff, volunteers, project…
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Creating wetland within the lower Lugg Valley
Local landowner, Tom Jay, was inspired to look at how he could help reduce the risk of flooding in his local community after the floods of February 2020.
Wetlands
Teeming with insects, rich in plants and a haven for mammals, wetlands offer an unforgettable experience. They play a vital role in supporting wildlife, purifying water and capturing carbon.
Wetland park proposal for Essex Arms site
Herefordshire Wildlife Trust's proposal to create a new wetland nature reserve alongside the link road in Hereford, on the site of the old Essex Arms.
New wetland nature reserve in the Lugg Valley
Herefordshire Wildlife Trust to create a fantastic new wetland nature reserve linking wildlife habitats along the Lugg Valley.
Trees: natural regeneration, tree planting and woodland creation
Tree planting is now widely regarded as part of a solution to the climate crisis with local and national governments now setting targets for the number of trees to be planted. Herefordshire’s landscape has around 15% tree cover and many, including Herefordshire Wildlife Trust, believe this should be far higher – closer to 30%. This would have significant benefits for storing carbon, for our native wildlife and for people as woodlands are, of course, wonderful places to visit.
Wetland Reserve Proposal for Hereford City
A new nature reserve in the heart of Hereford City?
Bodenham Lake: Lugg Wetland Gem - delivering the nutrient management plan
Bodenham Lake: Lugg Wetland Gem. A project to restore habitats at Bodenham Lake nature reserve which ran from 2018 - 2020.
Herefordshire Wildlife Trust starts work to create a new wetland for wildlife
Major landscaping work has begun this month at Oak Tree Farm nature reserve in the Lugg Valley to create a wildlife-friendly wetland with pools, wet grassland and reedbeds.
Five Amazing Things About Wetlands
Toby Fountain shares five amazing things about wetlands for World Wetlands Day
Five wetlands to visit in Herefordshire
Winter is a marvellous time in our wetlands as migrant birds leave their breeding grounds across Northern Europe and Russia to seek our milder climate in the UK. Ducks, swans and geese are joined…
Marden Branch field trip: Newport Wetlands
Join the Marden branch on a visit to Newport Wetlands