Moorland
One of our most extensive habitats, moorlands cover huge areas in the uplands. Great expanses of unenclosed, wild-seeming land impart a sense of freedom and adventure, although the wide, open…
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Heathland and moorland
These wild, open landscapes stretch over large areas and are most often found in uplands. Although slow to awaken in spring, by late summer heathland can be an eye-catching purple haze of heather…
Caring for curlews in the Staffordshire Moorlands
Safeguarding the future of our wildlife is only possible if we work together. Partnerships give struggling nature a chance and curlews need all the help they can get. Find out how we've…
Nature based family fun in the Staffordshire Moorlands
Staffordshire Wildlife Trust is offering regular family activities at Biddulph Grange Country Park in the Staffordshire Moorlands.
Charity sets sights on a wilder Staffordshire Moorlands
Staffordshire Wildlife Trust has taken on the management of 11 nature reserves from Staffordshire Moorlands District Council.
Nature in Your Neighbourhood
An innovative National Lottery Community Fund community led nature and climate project in the Staffordshire Moorlands.
Farming for the future in the Staffordshire Moorlands
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Launched in 2024, the Morridge Hill Country project aims to unite South West Peak landowners together with a shared vision. By exploring alternative…
Celebrating two years of making the Staffordshire Moorlands wilder
Staffordshire Wildlife Trust (SWT) is heralding the hard work and success of staff and volunteers at 11 local authority owned wildlife sites in the Staffordshire Moorlands.
Staffordshire Moorlands Plan to help reverse nature decline
With studies revealing that the UK is one of most nature-depleted countries in the world, halting the decline of the natural world has never been more important – and here in the Staffordshire…
More space for wildlife in Staffordshire Moorlands thanks to generous donations
Staffordshire Wildlife Trust are starting 2023 with exciting news after successfully raising funds to expand Gun Moor Nature Reserve.
Woodland
Woodlands are magical places, full of wildlife and full of history. Great spotted woodpeckers, nuthatches and jays flit between trees as butterflies dance in sunny glades. Badgers forage through…
Diseased larch tree felling at Moorlands beauty spot
Over the course of the winter Staffordshire Wildlife Trust will be felling diseased larch trees at the popular Roaches Nature Reserve near Leek.