Bishopswood Meadows
The reserve comprises of five species-rich limestone or marshy meadows on a gentle north-facing slope with River Yarty below. Much of the wildlife interest is due to its history of quarrying…
The reserve comprises of five species-rich limestone or marshy meadows on a gentle north-facing slope with River Yarty below. Much of the wildlife interest is due to its history of quarrying…
An update on the status of our nature reserves.
A common spider of heathland and grassland, the Nursery web spider has brown and black stripes running the length of its body. It is an active hunter, only using its silk to create a protective…
Meadows are an increasingly rare habitat in the UK so it is important we manage them sensitively to ensure they are kept in good condition and are protected.
Our reserves are some of Somerset’s most precious sites for nature. Our nature reserves are more important now than ever before. With the ongoing decline of the natural world, they are vital green…
Fund unveiled to ensure nature reserves continue to play their role in reversing nature’s decline and provide resilient, connected landscapes for wildlife and people in the future.