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What has nature ever done for us?

What does a global nature summit have to do with nature in Staffordshire? What exactly is this summit, United Nations Biodiversity COP16? And why do we need to care about nature? CEO Julian…

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Birds on the move

For many birdwatchers, autumn is the most exciting time of year. But what are they so excited about?

A small fluffy chick with pale yellow down with dark brown patches in among long wispy grasses and cotton grass

Caring for curlews in the Staffordshire Moorlands

Safeguarding the future of our wildlife is only possible if we work together. Partnerships give struggling nature a chance and curlews need all the help they can get. Find out how we've…

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Moth trapping for beginners

The wonderful world of moths can easily be explored from the comfort of your own garden, and you don’t need any fancy equipment or expert knowledge. Here we share our top tips for getting started…

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Fascinating flying ants

Sara Booth-Card, ecologist, peatlands and Action For Insects campaigner at The Wildlife Trusts, looks out for the telltale signs of flying ant days and shares her love for the underground world of…