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.
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Sandeel fishing to end in the North Sea to support seabirds and marine biodiversity
Wildlife charities across the UK, including Suffolk Wildlife Trust, support the UK and Scottish governments’ decision to ban sandeel fishing in the English North Sea and all Scottish waters in an…
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.
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.
BBC Countryfile features Carlton Marshes Nature Reserve
Tune in to BBC 1 at 7pm on Sunday 23rd August 2020 and watch Margherita Taylor explore the wonders of this magnificent nature reserve with North East Suffolk Sites Manager Matt Gooch and volunteer…
Proposed Sizewell C Nuclear Power Station
EDF Energy are proposing to build a new nuclear power station (Sizewell C) to the north of the existing Sizewell B power station.
Weekly wild news from our reserves - 4 February 2022
This week, we’ve seen high tides at our north east coastal reserves, we’ve been coppicing at Bradfield Woods to allow light into the woodland floor and seen some wonderful cloud formations.
Legacy stories: Snape Marshes
Lying on the north bank of the River Alde, between Snape Maltings and the village of Snape, the marshes are a wonderful haven for both wildlife and people.
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.
Saltmarshes and mudflats – a case for creation
Andrew Excell, South East Suffolk Sites Manager, explains the importance of saltmarsh and mudflat habitats for biodiversity and the environment.