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.
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Rock pipit
A common and stocky bird of our rocky coasts, the rock pipit can nearly always be seen close to the sea. It is a bit smaller than a starling.
Rock dove
The wild rock dove is the ancestor to what is probably our most familiar bird - the feral pigeon, which is often found in large numbers in our towns and cities.
Trust says ‘thank you’ following generous donations
The county’s largest nature conservation charity is saying a big thank you to supporters who have backed two fundraising appeals to help support its work in the Staffordshire Moorlands.
My rock gig
Peter is fanning the flames of his love for geology, as he burns the bramble they have cleared to reveal rock formations on Portway Hill. He is a geologist, with the Black Country Geological…
Rock goby
This little fish is found in rockpools during the summer months and has a clever adaptation that stops it being swept away by strong waves - their pelvic fins are fused to form a sucker that it…
Trust says thank you for Gun Moor appeal donations
Staffordshire Wildlife Trust is saying thank you to all those who have donated to its appeal to buy a precious habitat near Leek.
Trust says “thank you” following successful Wildchild Festival
Staffordshire Wildlife Trust is saying a big "thank you" to all those who helped to make its special 50th anniversary Wildchild Festival a huge success on Wednesday.
Trust says “thank you” following return of successful Wildchild Festival
Staffordshire Wildlife Trust is saying a big "thank you" to all those involved in making its Wildchild Festival a huge success.
Trust says wildlife will be harmed if new homes plan is given the go ahead
The county’s leading nature conservation charity says that important wildlife - including breeding birds, bats and other mammals - will be impacted if plans to erect more than 100 homes near…
Wild cherry
The mass of white, frothy blossom on a wild cherry is a sight to behold. Planted as an ornamental tree, it also grows wild in woods and hedges. Its red fruits are the edible cherries we know and…
Protect our peatlands, says Wildlife Trusts
Staffordshire Wildlife Trust has called for a complete ban on practices which damage irreplaceable peatlands – one of the most valuable habitats in the UK – and called on the Government to do more…