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Somerset Wetlands Becomes England's Biggest Super National Nature Reserve
England’s second ‘super’ National Nature Reserve (NNR) has been declared in Somerset by Natural England on the 70th anniversary of the creation of national nature reserves.
A new vision for beavers in England and Wales
The Wildlife Trusts say: end enclosures and take action for beavers to be wild.
Coast path critters: a spotter's guide
As Winter moves into Spring, many of you will be venturing out into nature more. If you have access to the sea, perhaps you will be planning some coastal walks. From quiet estuaries and towering…
Government and developers must put nature recovery first, urges new report on England’s housebuilding drive
A new report published by The Wildlife Trusts urges the UK Government to put nature first, as it embarks on a housebuilding drive across England.
Young people to take action to improve Somerset’s coasts and rivers in new Blue Influencers scheme
Ambitious plans to improve the environment in and around Somerset’s coast and rivers will be spearheaded by young people, thanks to a new scheme which has brought funding into the county.
Build, Build, Build: What's the impact of proposed planning changes in England?
Changes to England's planning system have been proposed by the UK Government and are currently under consultation until September 2024. Here, we take a look at what these changes would mean…
Somerset Wildlife Trust Auction
From wonderful art works to “money can’t buy” nature experiences, join us this November to secure yourself some fantastic gifts in time for Christmas, whilst raising vital funds for wildlife.
My career path
As a Trainee Reserves officer at Rutland Water Nature Reserve, Dale is lucky enough that he can take his passion for wildlife to work with him, with a job that will set him up for a career in…
Somerset, Phosphates and Housing
In August 2020 Natural England wrote to all Somerset Planning Authorities concerning high levels of phosphates in the Somerset Levels and Moors and the need to protect them from further phosphate pollution.
Somerset’s Precious Peat
There is an estimated 11 million tonnes of carbon stored in Somerset’s lowland peat — but that carbon, and the peatlands themselves, are under threat.
Tell Somerset's story
It's so important that we can monitor and record the amazing wildlife, habitats and plants we have here in Somerset, so we can understand how to protect what we already have as well as improve Somerset for wildlife. Understanding and telling Somerset's story through the wildlife and habitat data we collect is so vital for us to be able to create a Wilder Somerset 2030.