Little Terns at Crimdon (c) Ian Turner
Conserving wildlife from Tees to Tyne
Our work for wildlife
We have ongoing projects from Tees to Tyne to protect, restore and create wild places.
It has never been a more important to aid the recovery of wildlife on land and at sea. The focus of our work is to restore Durham’s threatened habitats and species, and reconnect people with the natural world around them. Find out more about what is happening where by browsing our projects.
Low Barns
Situated on the edge of the River Wear, Low Barns is one of the county's most important wildlife sites. This accessible nature…
Ricknall Carrs
A 73-hectare wet grassland site reclaimed from intensive agriculture. Lying just north-east of Newton Aycliffe between the A1 and the…
Shibdon Pond and Meadow
One of the best wetland sites in the area; regionally important for its high number of bird species.
