English oak
The English oak is, perhaps, our most iconic tree: the one that almost every child and adult alike could draw the lobed leaf of, or describe the acorn fruits of. A widespread tree, it is prizedā¦
The English oak is, perhaps, our most iconic tree: the one that almost every child and adult alike could draw the lobed leaf of, or describe the acorn fruits of. A widespread tree, it is prizedā¦
Due to the devastating effects of Dutch elm disease in the 20th century, the English elm is rarely found as large tree, but is more common as a shrub along hedgerows, or sometimes in woodlands.ā¦
Spring is eagerly anticipated by all wildlife-lovers. Not only does the weather improve and the days get longer, but our wildlife explodes into life once again. Getting out and about to seeā¦
The UK population of White-clawed Crayfish has crashed due to the introduction of North American Signal Crayfish ā a non-native species which carry a disease which White-claws have no resistanceā¦
The Sessile oak is so-called because its acorns are not held on stalks like those of the familiar English oak. It can be found in woodlands mainly in the north and west of the UK.
Autumn brings with it Halloween, which has long been associated with spiders and their spooky but wondrous webs. A fitting time of year to share some exciting spider related news.
Staffordshire Wildlife Trust is leading efforts to increase the population of the white-clawed crayfish through the South West Peak Landscape Partnership.
Discover what nature treasures were found during a recent bioblitz at Gentleshaw Common and learn why species monitoring is so important on our nature reserves.
The Holm oak is an introduced species that has been widely planted near the coast and in parkland. It is self-seeding in the south of the UK. Its young leaves are spiny like Holly leaves, and itā¦
A team of handy National Lottery winners from across Staffordshire have spent the recent winter lockdown building nest boxes for the countyās wild bird population. They hope their efforts willā¦
The Oak bush-cricket is arboreal and can be found in mature trees in woods, hedges, parks and gardens in summer. Males don't have a 'song' as such, but drum on leaves with theirā¦
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 thatā¦