Black Plantation
Black Plantation comprises 13.8 hectares of woodland dominated by semi-mature birch with a scattering of oak and other native broadleaf trees.
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Two Little Owl chicks sitting on a branch. Credit: Hilary Chambers
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Scrub Management at Black Plantation
Heart of Durham volunteers have spent several task days cutting back scrub, which has been encroaching the grasslands and heathland in Black Plantation.
Coniferous plantation
Dark and brooding from a distance, the strong geometric lines and monotonous rows of uniformly sized trees can jar the eye and seem devoid of wildlife. But venture within and open ride edges,…
Fungi Foray at Low Barns Nature Reserve
Come along to Low Barns Nature Reserve and Visitor Centre this autumn to discover the fascinating world of fungi...
Fungi Friday’s Fantastic Results
There was a great turn out for the Fungi training day at Black Plantation, as volunteers from Rainton Meadows and Low Barns attended the annual event.
Fungi Friday’s Fantastic Results
There was a great turn out for the Fungi training day at Black Plantation, as volunteers from Rainton Meadows and Low Barns attended the annual event.
Annual General Meeting - Members Only
This year we will be celebrating Cuthbert’s Moor Nature Reserve, sharing details of the nature restoration that has taken place to-date along with plans for the future.
Northumbria Regional Flood and Coastal Committee seeks new members
The Northumbria Regional Flood and Coastal Committee (NRFCC) is seeking applications for two new independent members with a specialism in industry finance, climate change, urban design and…
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Greater plantain
Pushing its way up through the cracks in pavements, the straw-coloured flower spikes of greater plantain or 'broadleaf plantain' are a familiar sight. This 'weed' also pops up…
Fungi Freebie Offer
Become a member of Durham Wildlife Trust and treat yourself to a FREE Wildlife Trust Concise Guide to Fungi.
Ribwort plantain
The brown, oval flower heads of ribwort plantain balance on top of thin, wiry stems; the resulting seed heads provide food for birds in winter. Look for this 'weed' in lawns, fields and…