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A group of thatched‑roof cabins sits beside a calm lake under an overcast sky. Tall reeds and grasses fill the foreground, framing the water and rustic buildings. String lights add a faint warm glow along the huts, creating a tranquil, natural scene.

Reeds, Records and Really Good Questions: A Day at the Inaugural Evidence and Research Forum 2026

Tuesday 20 October 2026

On a misty October morning at Brockholes Nature Reserve, teams from Wildlife Trusts across the UK gathered for the inaugural Evidence and Research Forum. Among the reeds, records and really good…

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