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Fishing on nature reserves

Suffolk Wildlife Trust does not allow fishing on their nature reserves. This is to prevent disturbance to river wildlife and habitats.
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Dogs on nature reserves

Where dogs are allowed on Suffolk Wildlife Trust nature reserves, they must be kept on leads in order to protect wildlife and habitats as well as to ensure that all visitors can see and enjoy wildlife.

We work hard to make our reserves exceptional places for wildlife and by keeping dogs on leads and walking on paths, disturbance to wildlife is kept to a minimum.

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Knettishall Heath Nature Reserve

Knettishall Heath is an ancient landscape of lowland heath, grassland and woodland that has changed little since the Anglo-Saxon age. The unique mosaic of habitats is home to some of the UK's…

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Private Nature Reserves

Across Suffolk hundreds of private landowners are managing a network of land for wildlife. Owners of Private Nature Reserves can request a free visit from our Conservation Adviser.
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Wild news from our Reserves – 6 April 2023

This week, our teams have been putting up temporary rope fencing to protect ground nesting birds with colleagues at Dunwich, litter-picking and spotting illusive treecreepers...

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Wild Beach Training

Become a Wild Beach Leader with our accreditted courses and learn to deliver Forest School-style sessions on the coast.
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Teaching the beach this autumn

“Inspirational few days” had by all as our Learning Officers welcomed thirteen teachers from across the country to train as Wild Beach leaders.

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Guide to walking near livestock on nature reserves

Many of our nature reserves are maintained by conservation grazing livestock. Depending on the habitat type and time of year, you may see cattle, ponies, sheep or goats when visiting our reserves. As tempting as it might be to approach the livestock that graze our reserves, please respect the vital work they are doing for wildlife by keeping your distance and remember these animals are not tame.