Why do we plant trees for river restoration?
Suzie Knight, Upper Aire Project Officer, and Chris Watt, BEACH Esk Project Officer, explain the vital importance tree planting has for their river restoration work at opposite ends of our county…
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Bringing back the bog: peatland restoration in the Humberhead Levels
A major project run by Yorkshire Wildlife Trust, Natural England, and Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust is utilising methods like peat bunds and sphagnum planting to restore over 800 hectares of the…
Surveying the elusive woodcock
Katie Baker, our South Yorkshire Reserves Assistant, takes us on an evening survey looking for some of our shyest rare birds...
Lichen: nature’s quiet collaborators
Lichens are remarkable organisms formed through a partnership between fungi and algae, thriving across Yorkshire’s diverse landscapes.
Building a Wilder Future - A Trustee's View
Suzannah Rockett joined YWT as a Trustee in autumn 2024, bringing a wealth of experience and enthusiasm to the Board. In this inspiring read she reflects back over an exciting and sometimes…
An autumn wander around Hetchell Wood
If ever there was a reserve to encapsulate the colour of autumn, that reserve would be Hetchell Wood. This magnificent ancient woodland is the perfect soothing retreat in the autumn, whether you’…
Creating a Haven for Hoverflies
In July, our team helped shine a light on the importance of hoverflies at the RHS Wentworth Woodhouse Flower Show. Our Hoverfly Haven garden, created with Sheffield & Rotherham Wildlife Trust…
Planning and Infrastructure Bill: onto the Lords
Jon Parkes, Yorkshire Wildlife Trust’s Head of Advocacy, talks us through a critical turning point in the future of planning and development – one that may seem like politics as usual, but carries…
North Marsh: to boldly go where no cow has gone before…
Dave Powell, Yorkshire Wildlife Trust’s Living Landscapes Officer in the Vale of York, talks us through an exciting new venture which – at first glance – may seem fairly run of the mill…
Newts for the future
John Thompson, Wetland Creation Officer, takes us on an exciting journey into the world of great crested newts. Discover how our dedicated team, armed with chocolate chip shortbread biscuits and a…