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More than local: Why Local Wildlife Sites matter nationally
An amendment has been tabled to the Planning and Infrastructure Bill that seeks to secure protection for Local Wildlife Sites. But what are they and why are they important?
Wilder Matters
Why Moths?
With over 2500 recorded species of Moth across the British Isles, they are incredibly diverse but often overlooked. Falling into the order Lepidoptera, along with butterflies, they are just as…
Wilder Matters LIVE! 2026
From curlews in the British uplands to negotiations in Colombia: why COP16 matters here in the UK
Tomorrow, COP16 - the global UN nature conference - gets underway in Cali, Colombia. But how does it relate to the UK and why should we be interested? Dr Rob Stoneman, director of landscape…
Baseline Greenhouse gas emissions of Honeygar: Why restoring agricultural peatlands matters
Through the carbon credits scheme Wilder Carbon, SWT are committed to restoring ecosystem function within the peat soils at Honeygar.
Pine marten
Largely confined to the north of the UK, the rare pine marten is mostly nocturnal and very hard to spot. Reintroductions are helping it make a comeback.
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Why do we cut our hay meadow reserves?
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.
Why we manage bracken to restore species-rich grasslands
Bracken is one of the main threats to species rich grassland habitats, as it can quickly develop into dense stands that smother grasses and wildflowers.