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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Common sexton beetle
The common sexton beetle is one of several burying beetle species in the UK. An undertaker of the animal world, it buries dead animals like mice and birds, and feeds and breeds on the corpses.
Cotton spinner
Although they might not look it, sea cucumbers like this one belong to the Echinoderm group and are therefore closely related to starfish and sea urchins
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.
Scrutton Bland Foundation get hands-on at Carlton Marshes
Thank you to Scrutton Bland Foundation for donating their time and hard work on Green Team volunteering days at Trimley Marshes and Carlton Marshes!
Common cotton-grass
The fluffy, white heads of common cotton-grass dot our brown, boggy moors and heaths as if a giant bag of cotton wool balls has been thrown across the landscape!
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.