Highgate Common
An ancient lowland heath buzzing with rare wildlife
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Launch of exiting £2.5m rivers scheme in Stafford
Staffordshire Wildlife Trust is excited to announce the launch of a £2.5 million scheme in Stafford that will alleviate flooding around rivers in the area as well as encourage a range of wildlife…
100 Metres of Hedgerow at Highgate Common
Partnership work with Staffordshire Wildlife Trust and CPRE Staffordshire, the countryside charity, sees a 100 metres of new hedge laid at Highgate Common Nature Reserve.
Gentleshaw Common northern route
Welcome to Gentleshaw Common, a Site of Special Scientific interest (SSSI) and a rare lowland heathland. Download and follow the map below for a gentle walking route around the northern part of the site. The walk is just under 0.7miles or 1.1km and is a lovely gentle walk which takes you through some of the Common’s varied habitats.
Youth Rangers launched in Tamworth
Staffordshire Wildlife Trust is set to launch a Youth Ranger programme for young people to help them get closer to nature thanks to funding from Tamworth Borough Council.
Pioneering ‘Green Influencers’ scheme in Staffordshire reaches milestone
As the world gears up for COP26, a scheme to create a network of young people enthused about the environment has reached a milestone by recruiting 1,500 Green Influencers.
Wildlings launched at Trentham Gardens
Staffordshire Wildlife Trust is giving children the chance to explore, get mucky and play independently at its new Wildlings sessions at Trentham Gardens.
Charity calendar launched to celebrate Staffordshire’s wildlife
Staffordshire Wildlife Trust has launched a calendar dedicated to the county’s wildlife, after running a competition for photographers to have their images featured.
£4.1m scheme to enhance riverways and wildlife habitats announced
A £4.1 million scheme which will create havens for wildlife to flourish, alleviate flooding and give residents in a Staffordshire town better access to their rivers and green spaces has been…
Avian flu – the latest symptom of our ailing ecosystems
This deadly disease is having a devastating effect on our already struggling wild bird populations.
Trust secures grant for Environment Land Management scheme
The county’s largest nature conservation charity has secured £72,000 of funding to carry out an innovative project to protect and enhance the environment by engaging with local landowners.
Common toad
Despite its warts and ancient associations with witches, the common toad is a gardener's friend, sucking up slugs and snails. It is famous for migrating en masse to its breeding ponds.