Young Green Leaders Practice What They Preach
Durham Wildlife Trust has been awarded a grant to further develop its tree-planting at a new County Durham wood and a group of local schoolchildren helped mark its third anniversary.
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Tow Law Millennium School ‘Green Leaders’ jump into action
With a National Tree Week grant from Durham County Council, hedging plants and trees were purchased to complete the hedge around Thornley Wood just below Tow Law.
Tow Law Millennium School ‘Green Leaders’ jump into action
With a National Tree Week grant from Durham County Council, hedging plants and trees were purchased to complete the hedge around Thornley Wood just below Tow Law.
Environment and business leaders urge UK government to get biodiversity net gain back on track
An open letter from industry leaders and environmental charities is published today urging the UK Government to get Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) back on track across England.
What is a Nudibranch?
Nudibranchs, also known as sea slugs, are much like their land-based relatives that you may spot in your garden. But, unlike your regular garden slug, the nudibranch can incorporate the stinging…
What We Do
Durham Wildlife Trust owns and manages more than 50 nature reserves across the North East of England, providing special places for local people, for wildlife and for future generations.
What is regenerative farming?
Ever wondered what regenerative farming is and how it compares to other farming approaches? Vicki Hird, The Wildlife Trusts’ new strategic lead on agriculture, looks at this farming buzzword and…
What animal poo is this?
Droppings are a great way of finding out who is visiting your neighbourhood or garden at night. Here are some common British mammal droppings you might come across, as well as some tips on what to look - or smell - for!
Young green champion urges North-East to engage with nature
A NORTH-EAST youngster who ‘wants to be like Sir David Attenborough’ is leading the way as part of a record-breaking national green initiative.
What wildlife means to me
Hear from volunteers and members of Durham Wildlife Trust on what wildlife and their link with the Trust means to them.
Green hairstreak
The green hairstreak is the UK's only green butterfly. Look out for the vibrant, metallic sheen of the undersides of its wings on grassland and moorland, and along woodland rides.
Green woodpecker
The laughing 'yaffle' call of the green woodpecker can be heard in our woodlands, parks and gardens. Look out for it hopping about your lawn, searching for ants to eat.