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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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.
Christine Luxton announced as CEO at Suffolk Wildlife Trust
Following a twenty-year career at Suffolk Wildlife Trust as Head of Engagement, Christine Luxton has been appointed Chief Executive Officer at Suffolk Wildlife Trust. This follows the retirement…
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.
Fen raft spider
Brought back from the brink of extinction through a project of captive breeding and translocation, the fen raft spider is now thriving at both Castle Marshes and Carlton & Oulton Marshes.
Legacy stories: Carlton Marshes
Since 2007, 10 separate land purchases made possible by legacy gifts, have transformed Carlton & Oulton Marshes, piecing together fragments of flower-rich fen and grazing marsh into the magnificent wetland landscape we can now enjoy.
In memory of Ernie Lucking
Andrew Excell, our South East Suffolk Sites Manager, remembers Ernie Lucking.