Wetlands
Teeming with invertebrates, rich in plants and a haven for mammals, wetlands offer an unforgettable experience. These beautiful areas are a vital part of our natural world – the lives of animals, plants and people depend on their health.
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Wetlands
Teeming with insects, rich in plants and a haven for mammals, wetlands offer an unforgettable experience. They play a vital role in supporting wildlife, purifying water and capturing carbon.
Thank you for donating to our wetlands appeal
Thank you for donating to Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust's wetlands appeal
Trillis Wetland Restoration
At Trillis Nature Reserve in the Golden Valley, the Holy Brook and its floodplain had been significantly altered by historical land management. Historic modifications included straightening the stream into a uniform homogenous channel and creating artificially high banks, preventing the floodplain from being functional. The stream bed was also either very slightly perched or level with the floodplain throughout large sections of the site.
Wonderful Wetlands: Volunteers improve Coombe Hill Nature Reserve for visitors
Visitors to one of the county’s leading nature reserves are benefiting from improvements carried out by Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust.
Public invited to view proposals for wetland restoration project
Eelscapes is a Landscape Recovery project aiming to restore nature-rich wetlands along the River Severn for wildlife, including the endangered European eel, and local communities.
Wild About Gardens- hedgehog download
Download your free gardening for hedgehogs guide to find out how you can welcome hedgehogs into your garden and surrounding areas, including plenty of helpful tips and fun activities.
Wild cherry
The mass of white, frothy blossom on a wild cherry is a sight to behold. Planted as an ornamental tree, it also grows wild in woods and hedges. Its red fruits are the edible cherries we know and…
Wild angelica
The red-tinged, flower clusters of Wild angelica smell just like the garden variety, which is used in making cake decorations. Wild angelica likes damp places, such as wet meadows and wet…
Wild strawberry
The Wild strawberry produces miniature, edible versions of the juicy red fruits we so enjoy. Gathering wild food can be fun, but it's best to do it with an expert - come along to a Wildlife…
Wild Hill
Wild Hill
Wild carrot
Wild carrot does, indeed, smell of carrots, but the roots are not like our cultivated, dinnertime favourite. Look for this umbellifer on chalk grasslands and coasts.