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Flagship species in Suffolk
Targeted action for some of Suffolk's most vulnerable wildlife is helping turn around their fortunes in the county.
New species of fly discovered at Lackford Lakes
It's not every day that a new species is discovered, so it's extremely exciting that a new stem-boring fly has been found by Graham Moates, a volunteer at Lackford Lakes Nature Reserve,…
Developing a Species Conservation Strategy for water vole
Suffolk Wildlife Trust are working as part of a partnership of organisations, with Natural England to develop a species conservation strategy for water vole in the East Anglian region.
Grass snake
The grass snake is our longest snake, but don't worry if you find one in the compost heap - it's harmless! Look out for this green and yellow beauty in grasslands and wetlands, too.
Controlling mink to preserve water voles and other native species
Jamie Smith, our Coastal Warden, explains how we’re working with Suffolk Coasts & Heaths & Dedham Vale AONB to help water voles and other native species avoid predation by American mink.…
Habitat Advice
Advice on how to manage Suffolk's habitats and species.
Marram grass
The dense, spiky tufts of Marram grass are a familiar sight on our windswept coasts. In fact, its matted roots help to stabilise sand dunes, allowing them to grow up and become colonised by other…
Young Warden's create new habitats for nature
The Young Wardens in Ipswich have been hard at work coppicing in Spring Wood over the winter, getting the woodland ready for spring by enabling new tree growth.
Species
Discover more about our amazing wildlife in the UK! Learn more about the plants and animals on your doorstep.
Improving & creating wetland habitats with the Bury Water Meadows Group
Suffolk Wildlife Trust and Bury Water Meadows Group have been working in partnership to enhance the River Lark and adjacent habitat in No Man’s Meadows, Bury St Edmunds.
Smooth snake
The rare smooth snake can only be found at a few heathland sites in the UK. It looks a bit like an adder, but lacks the distinctive zig-zag pattern along its back.