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Catcott Nature Reserve

Our Catcott reserve comprises of an amazing wetland mosaic of traditional hay meadows, wet woodland and wet grazing marsh and fen. This encourages a range of species to feed, breed and roost all…

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Nature reserves

With 66 stunning nature reserves there is something for everyone, from the levels and moors to the coast, come and explore Somerset today.
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Caring for Somerset’s nature reserves

We’re incredibly grateful to all of our volunteers who help us carry out practical work on the Mendip reserves – it makes a huge difference to how much work we can accomplish.

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Management of ragwort on nature reserves

Like any conservation land management carried out on nature reserve quality habitats, the management of ragwort is quite a complex and nuanced subject, requiring many considerations to be balanced…

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Dogs on Westhay and Catcott

We have taken the decision to restrict dogs to being allowed only on public rights of way (the droves) at our Westhay Moor and Catcott nature reserves.
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Filming and photography on our Nature Reserves

Our nature reserves have been used as locations by a wide range of media. The nature of requests vary widely and we are usually happy to accommodate them if possible as long as disturbance to wildlife can be kept to a minimum.
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Catcott Appeal

Catcott Nature Reserve is a true jewel at the heart of the Avalon Marshes. This remarkable landscape is a vibrant patchwork of hay meadows, wet woodland, grassland, and fen, celebrated for its…