New Hill & Tannager
One of a series of Trust reserves where you can explore the Polden Hills, a low narrow ridge of Blue Lias stretching from Puriton in the west to Street in the east. It comprises of two blocks of…
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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.
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.
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.
New report reveals drought is now considered the biggest risk to UK nature reserves
A new report, Embracing Nature, published today by The Wildlife Trusts, identifies drought as the current leading threat to their nature reserves for the first time.
Update of reserves opening
An update on the status of our nature reserves.
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…
Somerset Wildlife Trust takes Avalon Marshes nature reserves to a new digital dimension
New on-site digital interpretation combined with amazing new accessible island viewing hide means nature accessible for all
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.
Bigger, Better, and More Joined Up: Somerset’s Two ‘super’ National Nature Reserves (sNNRs)
To celebrate National Nature Reserve Week, we’re focusing on Somerset’s two ‘super’ National Nature Reserves (sNNRs) and why partnership working is critical for nature's recovery.
Commercial use of reserves
Where individuals and companies benefit financially or reputationally from running activities on our reserves, and the investment the Trust makes in maintaining them, then we ask that they make a reasonable contribution to support the us. Find out more.