Making a Splash for Endangered Species
The UK population of White-clawed Crayfish has crashed due to the introduction of North American Signal Crayfish – a non-native species which carry a disease which White-claws have no resistance…
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Species spotting this Springtime
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 see…
Staffordshire celebrates new spider species
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.
Project throws lifeline to globally-endangered species
Staffordshire Wildlife Trust is leading efforts to increase the population of the white-clawed crayfish through the South West Peak Landscape Partnership.
Over 100 species recorded during Gentleshaw Common bioblitz
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.
Staffordshire National Lottery Winners build nest boxes to attract endangered species
A team of handy National Lottery winners from across Staffordshire have spent the recent winter lockdown building nest boxes for the county’s wild bird population. They hope their efforts will…
Charity led report reveals Cannock Chase streams nationally important strongholds for rare species
A new report by Staffordshire Wildlife Trust has revealed that forest streams within the Cannock Chase National Landscape are nationally important for native crayfish and several other scarce…
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…
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Celebrating art and nature at special digital exhibition
This August Staffordshire Wildlife Trust are celebrating art and nature with a special digital WildArt Exhibition on the 26th August 2020.
BBC The One Show’s Mike Dilger to be special guest for Trust’s festive quiz
TV presenter and naturalist Mike Dilger will join Staffordshire Wildlife Trust as their special guest host for a virtual Christmas Quiz in December.
Guest blog by Nicola Lynes
Here at Staffordshire Wildlife Trust, the majority of our full time people engagement team staff are Forest School trained and we find that the Forest School Ethos and its approach to learning in…