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People need housing - that is a fact. People need clean, safe, suitable places to live. But this doesn't have to cause problems for nature and wildlife.
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Two Little Owl chicks sitting on a branch. Credit: Hilary Chambers
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Thank you Rainton Meadows donation
Thank you for your donation towards Rainton Meadows Nature Reserve.
Planning by numbers
The time it can take to build out developments granted planning permission is too long. The Wildlife Trusts’ head of land use planning, Becky Pullinger, discusses why.
New reedbed for Rainton Meadows
A new reedbed creation project is taking place at Rainton Meadows Nature Reserve, funded by Biffa Award.
Rainton Meadows Visitor Centre
Rainton Meadows Visitor Centre is set within 100 hectares of woodland, wetland and grassland habitats, all of which are linked through an excellent network of accessible pathways and viewing areas.
Shop our new Rainton Meadows Merchandise!
Browse brand new Rainton Meadows gifts - now available in the Rainton Meadows shop and online.
Rainton Meadows
A good birdwatching site with over 200 species of birds
Winter wander at Rainton Meadows
Join us for a guided walk around Rainton Meadows to survey the wide range of things with wings.
Thank you Rainton Meadows appeal donation
Thank you for your donation to our Rainton Meadows appeal.
Rainton Meadows: flooded drive, 18/11
Access to Rainton Meadows is limited due to flooding.
Planning and Infrastructure Bill
A Wilder Future helps everyone benefit from and enjoy wildlife near them.
However, parts of the UK Government's new Planning and Infrastructure Bill currently threaten nature's recovery in England. This isn’t good for wildlife, or people.
However, parts of the UK Government's new Planning and Infrastructure Bill currently threaten nature's recovery in England. This isn’t good for wildlife, or people.
Flock joins the Rainton Meadows grazing team
We have some new additions to Rainton Meadows. A flock of 30 to be precise.