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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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…
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.
Yarley Fields
Yarley Fields nature reserve lies on the gentle south-facing slope of Yarley Hill overlooking the Somerset Levels a few miles west of Wells.
Arable fields
Most arable fields are large, featureless monocultures devoid of wildlife, but here and there are smaller fields and tucked away corners that are farmed less intensively, or are managed…
Prospect Fields
Prospects Fields comprises of three calcareous fields just north of Langport off the A372.
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…
Update of reserves opening
An update on the status of our nature reserves.
Our nature reserves need your help
Our reserves are some of Somerset’s most precious sites for nature. Our nature reserves are more important now than ever before. With the ongoing decline of the natural world, they are vital green…
Cockles Fields
The steeply sloping higher ground to the west supports dry grassland species whereas the low damp east side supports a range of waterside plants. Also look out for evidence of Medieval and Roman…
Tor Hole Fields
Tor Hole Fields reserve is made up of seven fields which are traditionally managed hay meadows rich in wildflowers and meadow butterflies.
Somerset Wildlife Trust launches 2021 Somerset Nature Reserves Fund
Fund unveiled to ensure nature reserves continue to play their role in reversing nature’s decline and provide resilient, connected landscapes for wildlife and people in the future.