Bluespaces scheme helps pond wildlife thrive
A project, supported by Durham Wildlife Trust and funded by Northumbrian Water Ltd, has delivered conservation work to encourage the return of wetland birds to a wild space and improve visitor…
Search Results
Two Little Owl chicks sitting on a branch. Credit: Hilary Chambers
Search
A goodbye and a welcome to Links with Nature trainees
The Links with Nature conservation trainees play a vital role in the project delivery. As the first trainees depart following completion of their traineeships, we look back on the past year and…
Pilot scheme to enrich young lives
PUPILS from ten schools in the North-East will be working with Durham Wildlife Trust to access life-enriching opportunities.
Signs of success at James Steel Park
With help from Nextdoor Nature and funding from Northumbrian Water’s Bluespaces programme, the Washington Wildlife Group has recently installed a new nature trail at James Steel Park.
Wildlife Trust to extend nature reserve after appeal success
The future of one of the North East’s most important nature reserves has been secured thanks to the “overwhelming” response to a fundraising appeal.
Scottish course gives people the skills to help nature where they live
A new programme in Scotland equipped people with the knowledge, skills and confidence to organise positive action for nature.
Investigating the impact of a housing development on local wildlife
The Wildlife Watchers, a group of residents in Nuneaton, Warwickshire, were worried about the impact that a new housing development would have on the quality of the water in a local stream.
Planning for success: how the new UK Government can deliver on housebuilding targets whilst tackling the nature and climate crises
With a new UK Government now in situ, Becky Pullinger, head of land use planning at The Wildlife Trusts, reviews what is needed to deliver on one of their key manifesto pledges – to build new…
Alison takes on new challenge at Durham Wildlife Trust
Durham Wildlife Trust has taken on a new Volunteer Conservation Trainee, based at its Low Barns Nature Reserve near Witton Le Wear and funded by the Prince’s Countryside Fund.
Durham Wildlife Services
Durham Wildlife Services is the consultancy arm of Durham Wildlife Trust. The company prides itself on being able to support its clients to deliver successful and sustainable developments that fully meet the needs of wildlife. Due to an unparalleled knowledge of local species and habitats, the DWS team are ideally placed to meet all ecological consultancy needs.
Nature recovery needs Government's new plan to succeed - but wildlife declines will persist
Dramatic increase of £1.2bn extra per year is needed to restore nature say The Wildlife Trusts
Glenn finds new opportunities thanks to Durham Wildlife Trust project
A project run by Durham Wildlife Trust is playing a key role in helping people to get the most out of life – and profoundly deaf volunteer Glenn Thompson is the perfect example of its success.