Although it’s an attractive plant, Himalayan balsam (impatiens glandulifera) is an ecological pink nightmare.

Wild deer are some of the most iconic mammals of the countryside.

Our annual Volunteer Awards recognise and celebrate the work of volunteers across the county who give their time and skills to support us in creating a wilder Somerset and are presented at the AGM…

Nigel Doar (Head of Science and Research) considers the need for more and better evidence to help nature’s recovery and looks at The Wildlife Trusts’ approach to tackling it.

October is Bat Awareness Month, and Bat Week is an integral part of raising awareness about bats. Held from the 24th to 31st October, Bat Week is an international celebration designed to highlight…

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…

From boom to bust? The roller coaster ride of Somerset's flagship species over 60 years of change.

Somerset Wildlife Trust is more than a name, a logo or a reserve. It’s an ever-growing demonstration of how like-minded individuals, from all walks of life, can take action to secure the future of…

On the Somerset Levels, in the heart of the county, lie several thousand hectares of lowland peatland, including Somerset Wildlife Trust’s Westhay Moor National Nature Reserve.

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…