The Government wants to ditch laws that require housebuilders not to harm rivers. But we know these rules work – they enable houses to be built and rivers to be protected. Here’s how, writes Ali…

Insect expert Ben Keywood from Sheffield and Rotherham Wildlife Trust takes a closer look at craneflies.

As another season comes to an end, we take a look back on the summer of 2023 for the little terns of Seaton Carew.
By lead warden, Derek Wood

Today, the Copernicus climate modelling service has reported an all time high in the global average daily sea surface temperatures. Kathryn Brown, Director of Climate Change and Evidence, explains…

Late summer is the best time to discover one of the UK’s chunkiest caterpillars, the elephant hawk-moth.

Rainton Meadows is one of five sites monitored by bird ringing as part of the BTO’s Constant Effort Sites (CES) scheme. Our Conservation Trainees took the opportunity to shadow a session and were…

Last year, Durham Wildlife Trust sought and successfully obtained funding for the Brinkburn Champions project. Find out below how you can get involved, and learn more about the ongoing management…

Discover ten surprising species found in the UK’s seas.

The North East of England is home to some vast and biodiverse natural areas. Conservation Trainee, Mary-Anne, shines a spotlight on Magnesian Limestone habitat.

Shibdon Pond and Shibdon Meadows; important wildlife havens and proof that nature can thrive given the opportunity.