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County Wildlife Sites (CWS) have a key role in the conservation of Suffolk’s biodiversity and are important Living Landscape links.
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British Sugar fails to deliver on 3-year plan to end use of banned neonicotinoids
An application for the use of a banned, bee-harming neonicotinoid on sugar beet seed in 2024 has been submitted to the UK Government – despite an industry commitment to end reliance on the banned…
Cold end to January at the lakes
Today is the last day of January and the month ends on a very wintery note at the lakes. We have seen 83 bird species in the month / year so far including some nice birds like brambling, lesser…
The end of Autumn at Lackford Lakes
From changing colours, wandering harriers and murmurating starlings, to snoozing, shivering blue tits and blonde-faced ducks, it’s all happening on our reserve this week.
Have a happy hedgehog new year!
After the indulgence of the festive period I’m sure many of us will be beginning 2017 with a number of new years resolutions in mind. Whilst the more conventional pledges may be eating healthier,…
Wildlife photography competition 2017 open for entries
Suffolk Wildlife Trust's annual wildlife photography competition is now open for entries.
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Year 2 letter practise
Today our Hedgehog Officer received a number of letters written by year two students at a primary school in Essex.
Reflecting on a year of hedgehog action!
As we enter a new year I thought I'd reflect on our hedgehog action in 2018 - together we’ve achieved great things for our local hedgehog populations, and I hope you will join me in aiming…
A year in the life: grey herons
Watch the triumphs and tribulations of a pair of remarkably committed grey heron parents as they attempt to raise young at Hen Reedbeds. This touching film was recorded via trail cameras over the…
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.
New Year Resolutions for nature
Within living memory, more than half of our wildlife has been lost*. With these staggering figures in mind, and as 2020 approaches, the coming decade is going to be crucial for the natural…