Langford Heathfield
Langford Heathfield is the Trust's second largest reserve. The mixture of ancient and secondary woodland, scrub, heathland and open rides cut into the woodland provides a great habitat for a…
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'Moor' access for all at Westhay Moor thanks to Viridor Credits funding
Somerset Wildlife Trust are delighted to announce that they have been awarded a total of £43,890 by Viridor Credits Environmental Company for work at their Westhay Moor National Nature Reserve on…
New report says planning reform must make access to nature legal and fair
First anniversary of Wildbelt in PM’s keynote speech – when will it happen?
Somerset joins launch of landmark nature recovery projects to protect wildlife and improve public access to nature
Five unique nature recovery projects spanning nearly 100,000 hectares will transform the public’s enjoyment of nature in Somerset, the West Midlands, Cambridgeshire, the Peak District, and Norfolk…
New audit reveals success of The King’s vision for wildflower meadows
10th anniversary celebrates growth of Coronation Meadows
Wood warbler
Look for the wood warbler singing from the canopy of oak woodlands in the north and west of the UK. Green above, it has a distinctive, bright yellow throat and eyestripe.
Request advice or a garden visit
We have a range of resources that offer ideas and inspiration for you to wild your home patch. Our Wilder gardening Champions can also offer personal visits to help you make the most of your garden for wildlife.
A new vision for beavers in England and Wales
The Wildlife Trusts say: end enclosures and take action for beavers to be wild.
Mendip butterfly project a soaring success
Somerset Wildlife Trust has now successfully completed its year-long ‘Making Space for Butterflies in Mendip’ project with Aggregate Industries (AI), which worked to improve butterfly habitat and…
Bubwith Acres
An area of limestone grassland and heath with bracken encroachment high up on the Mendip Hills. In spring and summer there is a fantastic display of wildflowers, with the varying soil types found…
Water-cress
Water-cress has become so popular as a salad addition that it is now cultivated on a wide scale. In the wild, it grows in shallow, fast-flowing streams and is an indicator of clean water.