Harvest mouse
The harvest mouse is tiny - an adult can weigh as little as a 2p piece! It prefers habitats with long grass, but you are most likely to spot its round, woven-grass nests.
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Harvest mouse
Suffolk, with its extensive lowland arable landscape and river valleys, has become a stronghold for the harvest mouse. Despite populations of the species declining by about 70% in other parts of the UK due to intensive farming, a recent Suffolk Wildlife Trust study revealed that the harvest mouse is still widespread in the county.
Nature deserves better
Help us to tell the UK Government that nature deserves better! The UK Government are developing targets to meet the commitments in the Environment Acts. It says these are ambitious plans for nature recovery - and yet current plans would mean less wildlife in England in 20 years time. the UK Government must act NOW. Demand more for nature by signing our petition.
Habitat Advice
Advice on how to manage Suffolk's habitats and species.
New project on the Orwell Estuary to restore vital wildlife habitat
We are partnering with Harwich Haven Authority to restore vital bird habitat at Trimley Marshes on the Orwell Estuary.
As Lackford Lakes turns 30, help us make it bigger and better
Suffolk Wildlife Trust is calling for the public’s support to buy 77 acres of land neighbouring the Lackford Lakes nature reserve near Bury St Edmunds.
New wetland habitat created for waders at Snape Marshes
Our South East Suffolk Sites Manager, Andrew Excell, has been creating more space for nature at Snape Marshes thanks to Landscape Enhancement Initiative funding from the National Grid.
Biffa Award supports Martlesham Wilds Nature Reserve with £340,000 towards conservation works and habitat creation
With grant funding from Biffa Award, Suffolk Wildlife Trust is able to begin vital conservation works and habitat creation at Martlesham Wilds Nature Reserve near Woodbridge, which was secured in…
Improving & creating wetland habitats with the Bury Water Meadows Group
Suffolk Wildlife Trust and Bury Water Meadows Group have been working in partnership to enhance the River Lark and adjacent habitat in No Man’s Meadows, Bury St Edmunds.
Doing your bit locally - Join Now
Climate change can feel overwhelming. But protecting nature where you live is one of the most powerful actions you can take right now.
Linnet
The linnet can be seen on farmland and heathland across the UK. But, like so many other farmland birds, linnets are declining rapidly, mainly due to agricultural intensification.
Young Warden's create new habitats for nature
The Young Wardens in Ipswich have been hard at work coppicing in Spring Wood over the winter, getting the woodland ready for spring by enabling new tree growth.