Peregrine falcon
Like many of our birds of prey, the peregrine falcon was so persecuted, numbers fell dramatically. Thankfully, this super-speedy flyer is now making a comeback, particularly in our towns, where it…
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The Roaches
Breathtaking views, amazing wildlife, a place to explore - the gateway to Staffordshire’s Peak District
Helicopters help with Roaches recovery
The county’s largest nature conservation charity has called in the use of helicopters to help the recovery of land at The Roaches following the large moorland fire at the reserve earlier this year…
The Time Is Now
On 26th June thousands of us will gather at Westminster, central London, to call on our politicians to set the foundations for a brighter, greener and safer world. The time is now for MPs to end the UK’s contribution to climate change and pass ambitious laws for nature's recovery on land and at sea. We simply don’t have time to waste. Join us to show our politicians the way to a #WilderFuture.
Roaches recovery continues
Signs of life are beginning to show at one of Staffordshire’s most well-known nature reserves – less than two years after a fire devastated a large swathe of land.
Winter work at The Roaches
During winter 2024 into early 2025 a large number of larch trees will be felled due to being diseased. The work is being undertaken following instruction from the Forestry Commission, in an effort to contain the disease and also to ensure public safety.
Staffordshire Wildlife Trust celebrates 10 years of management at the iconic Roaches
On May 1 2013, the Trust began its 125-year lease of the Roaches, a magnificent 975-acre area on the edge of the Peak District National Park.
Roach
The silvery roach can be seen gathering in large shoals in lowland ponds, lakes and slow-flowing rivers. It is a member of the carp family and looks very similar to the dace, chub and rudd.
Just a few weeks left to sign up to take part in Trust’s Ride the Roaches cycling sportive
Staffordshire Wildlife Trust is inviting cyclists of all abilities to sign up now and register their place for its annual fundraising Ride the Roaches cycling sportive – which takes place in just…
Learn more about curlews at Roaches walk
People are being invited to learn more about one of one of our unmistakable birds at an iconic nature reserve in Staffordshire.
The Time is Now - Stephen Turner blog
Our Finance Manager, Stephen Turner, was one of the thousands of people who travelled to London on Wednesday for The Time is Now March.
In his blog, he gives a flavour of what it was like…
Trust welcomes news HS2 work will not take place in spring
Staffordshire Wildlife Trust has welcomed news that work to clear an ancient woodland near Lichfield will not begin this spring – a vital time for wildlife – following a review by HS2 Ltd.