What is a nature reserve?
Nature reserves are a sanctuary for wildlife. We manage over 100 nature reserves across Yorkshire.
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What is a nature reserve?
A brief explanation of nature reserves and other areas for wildlife across the UK.
Potteric Carr nature reserve
Famed for its wetland birds including bitterns and marsh harriers, explore the mosaic of habitats and enjoy the stunning vistas at Potteric Carr.
What is meant by ecological succession?
South Reserves Assistant, Katie Baker, talks us through ecological succession and why it is important for Reserve Managers, in order to maintain precious habitats.
Coppicing on our nature reserves
How and why we use coppicing on our nature reserves
Wood sculpture at Little Beck nature reserve
Kate Yates, North Region Living Landscapes Officer, debuts an exciting new addition to Little Beck Wood!
Visit Yorkshire's nature reserves
Discover Yorkshire Wildlife Trust's best reserves for birdwatching, accessibility, wildflowers and families.
Bird feeding on nature reserves
Visitors to our reserves in recent months may have noticed the number of bird feeders on-site decreasing. David Craven, Head of Operations in East Yorkshire, explains more about our plans to…
Creating a nature reserve: Parson’s Carr
We are expanding homes for nature from our Potteric Carr reserve outwards, extending a green oasis into the industrial heartland of Doncaster and a brand new nature reserve.
Our reserves…
State of Yorkshire's Nature
The first ever State of Yorkshire's Nature report sets out how Yorkshire's wildlife is fairing.
How grazing cattle help maintain Yorkshire’s nature reserves
David Craven, regional manager for East Yorkshire, reveals why grazing is one of the best ways to keep nature reserves healthy and full of wildlife
Spurn National Nature Reserve
Big skies and ever changing wildlife make the evocative landscape of Spurn one of the Trust’s most iconic nature reserves.