Groton Wood Nature Reserve
This ancient woodland is noted for its small-leaved lime coppice, an indication that the northern part of the wood has existed since prehistoric times.
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County Wildlife Sites
County Wildlife Sites are special places protected for the high biodiversity. Suffolk Wildlife Trust advises the owners of these sites, and campaigns to keep them protected for nature.
Establishing grassland and increasing botanical diversity at existing sites
Grassland surrounded by different habitats such as hedge, scrub, woodland and even bare ground can support a rich community of wildlife. The creation of new grassland habitat complements the conservation management of existing grasslands.
Gunton Meadow Nature Reserve
Gunton Meadow is part of a small network of wildlife-rich habitats in north Lowestoft. The meadows are important for a variety of grassland species, while the ponds are home to a large population…
Gunton Meadow - update on McDonald's application
Sadly we have heard that East Suffolk Council has permitted the development of a McDonald’s drive-through restaurant on land next door to Gunton Meadow nature reserve.
Help save Gunton Meadow nature reserve!
We are asking for help to save Gunton Meadow from disturbance and disruption threatened by a proposed new development.
Help save Gunton Meadow Nature Reserve - update
Thank you! There are now 50 objections to the planning application that threatens to bring more disturbance, disruption and danger to the precious wildlife of Gunton Meadow. It's not too late…
Gunton Warren - a rare and precious piece of coastline representing natural habitat progression from beach to woodland
Gunton Warren is a wonderful wildlife gem within walking distance of Lowestoft.
Site Analysis for Freshwater Invertebrate Surveys
SAFIS: Site Analysis for Freshwater Invertebrate Surveys. The aim of this program is to give a simple and quick method of analysing data obtained when conducting a survey for freshwater invertebrates at a pond, river, or other wetland site.
In memory of Ernie Lucking
Andrew Excell, our South East Suffolk Sites Manager, remembers Ernie Lucking.
Recovering Nature in the Headwaters of the Little Ouse and Waveney Rivers
Recovering Nature in the Headwaters of the Little Ouse and Waveney Rivers - a study investigating the potential for restoring wildlife sites and reconnecting them through new habitat corridors and expansion of existing sites.
Field cow-wheat
Once widespread, this attractive plant has declined as a result of modern agricultural practices and is now only found in four sites in South East England.