Blog: Reserves

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Doxey - Stafford brooks - Tom Ellis

Harnessing Nature-Based Solutions in Staffordshire

How prepared for climate change are we in Staffordshire? How can nature help us address the challenges it brings? As COP29, the UN Climate Conference, gets underway in Azerbaijan, we explore the…

A line of newly planted hedges with a backdrop of a colourful sunset

100 Metres of Hedgerow at Highgate Common

Partnership work with Staffordshire Wildlife Trust and CPRE Staffordshire, the countryside charity, sees a 100 metres of new hedge laid at Highgate Common Nature Reserve.

Tucklesholme entrance

Walking with Water at Tucklesholme

Walking by water is good for the soul. But we often overlook the connection between what comes out of our taps and to the lakes, streams and rivers we walk by. Join guest blogger Tom Kwei,…

Great crested newt

If you go down to the ponds tonight

Join me as I share my latest late-night endeavours to find out how our habitat work at Brankley Pastures is fairing for one of our protected amphibian species.

Silver-studded Blue butterfly

Heavenly heathlands and why they’re habitat heroes

Join our assistant ranger Tom as he undercovers why heathlands are so important for our wildlife and we're sure you’ll agree that we’re super lucky to have these rare fragments remaining in…

Lud's Church

An Autumn ramble to Lud's Church

Want to escape to another world? Where bright emerald green ferns and moss surround you and the smell of earth fills your nostrils? This place is like no other. It’s an awakening for the senses.…