Rocky habitat
Rocky habitats are some of the most natural and untouched places in the UK. Often high up in the hills and hard to reach, they are havens for some of our rarest wildlife.
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Wild wetlands
Restored wetlands provide rich habitat, clean water naturally and reduce flood risk downstream.
Wetlands
Teeming with insects, rich in plants and a haven for mammals, wetlands offer an unforgettable experience. They play a vital role in supporting wildlife, purifying water and capturing carbon.
Wildlife at Stafford wetland set for big summer boost
This June Staffordshire Wildlife Trust (SWT) will carry out major habitat restoration work at Doxey Marshes.
Avian flu – the latest symptom of our ailing ecosystems
This deadly disease is having a devastating effect on our already struggling wild bird populations.
Heavenly heathlands and why they’re habitat heroes
Join our assistant ranger Tom as he undercovers why heathlands are so important for our wildlife and we're sure you’ll agree that we’re super lucky to have these rare fragments remaining in…
Fish populations and wildlife habitats can thrive after planning permission was granted to create a new river channel by the site of the old Victoria Ground.
Fish populations and wildlife habitats can thrive after planning permission was granted to create a new river channel by the site of the old Victoria Ground, the former home of Stoke City Football…
Important work for wetland wildlife in Stafford's fluctuating floodplains continues
Living Floodplains Officer Thea Margetts announces the good news! Conservation for floodplains in Stafford continues.
Bird of Prey Initiative’s missed target shows more needs to be done for declining species, say conservation charities
Wildlife Trusts in the Peak District are calling for urgent action to create a wilder National Park rich in wildlife, following the publication of the latest bird of prey report which shows that…
Sustainable Solution: Surplus Bricks Repurposed to Create Vital Habitats for Endangered Crayfish
Two companies have teamed up with a wildlife charity to help an endangered species.
Charity led wetland restoration project benefits nature at Shugborough Estate
Staffordshire Wildlife Trust has partnered with the National Trust, the Environment Agency, and DEFRA’s Farming in Protected Landscapes programme with support from Cannock Chase National Landscape…
Greater pond sedge
A tussocky sedge, Greater pond sedge has stout, upright flower spikes, strap-like leaves and triangular stems. It prefers lowland wetland habitats on heavy soils.