Rocky habitat
Rocky habitats are some of the most natural and untouched places in the UK. Often high up in the hills and hard to reach, they are havens for some of our rarest wildlife.
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Two Little Owl chicks sitting on a branch. Credit: Hilary Chambers
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Rush Pasture Habitats and their importance for water voles
While upland rush pasture looks vastly different from ‘ideal’ water vole habitat, it is nevertheless vital to their continued presence in the North East. Read all about this important habitat in…
Wildlife laws under threat: Habitats Regulations
With a second reading of the Retained EU Laws Bill expected soon, we're sharing a series of blogs about the laws and regulations designed to protect nature that are under threat. Today, Sue…
Charities urge stronger protection for UK seas as landmark reports reveal amount of carbon stored in seabed habitats for the first time
A new series of reports published today by a coalition of nature charities means the UK is the first nation to map and estimate the amount of carbon stored in its seabed habitats, including in…
Habitats
Discover more about the UK's amazing natural habitats and the wildlife that live there. From peat bogs and caves, to woodlands and meadows!
Durham Wildlife Trust receives ‘Greener Communities’ funding boost
The funding will be used to transform woodland and pond habitat in Darlington.
Invitation to tender - Discover Brightwater Landscape Partnership
Discover Brightwater is seeking an experienced contractor to deliver in-river habitat improvements for the River Skerne
Fen violet
A pale member of the violet family sometimes known as ‘milk violet’, the fen violet has a delicate and unassuming appearance. A real specialist of the wetland habitat, this species has seen a…
Skylark
The song of the skylark has been the subject of many great musical and literary works. A quintessential feature of our farmland and grasslands habitats, it is declining rapidly with habitat loss…
To burrow or not to burrow?
How do water voles (and ecologists) decide what is ‘good quality habitat’? by Emily Marshall, Naturally Native Project Officer
The Magnesian Limestone: The North East’s Underlying Treasure
The North East of England is home to some vast and biodiverse natural areas. Mary-Anne, shines a spotlight on Magnesian Limestone habitat.
Singing Skylarks
The song of the skylark is a quintessential feature of our farmland and grassland habitats. One of our Healing Nature Project Officers, Mandy Bell, takes us on an emotive journey through The Folly…