Knutsford Heath
An area of lowland heath
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Nature thrives off community spirit in Knutsford
Knutsford is ahead of the game compared to other towns, but there’s nothing stopping more local people joining the cause...
Have you heard the buzz in Knutsford? They won a Bees Needs Award!
Knutsford is a close-knit community in the heart of Cheshire where you'll find a dedicated group of people committed to bringing nature into the town. They have chosen to start their mission…
Purple moor-grass and rush pasture
This distinctive type of damp pasture is generally found on commons, as a component of lowland fen, or in undeveloped corners of otherwise intensively farmed landscapes.
Protecting a special place
On the eastern outskirts of Knutsford lies a special space for wildlife. Tucked between ancient woodland and several other Local Wildlife Sites, Longridge Local Wildlife Site has been left to…
An interview with Manda Moore from the Sky Garden Project
Wilder Champion Manda Moore tells us more about The Sky Garden, a visionary project in Warrington that transformed an urban space into a wildlife haven.
Moore Nature Reserve under threat - Cheshire Wildlife Trust voices its concerns
Cheshire Wildlife Trust is supporting the community of Warrington as they try to prevent the loss of Moore Nature Reserve to future planning development. An area of the reserve has been submitted…
Wildlife Trusts saddened by news of burning moorland
Cheshire Wildlife Trust and Lancashire Wildlife Trust would like to thank the fire service for their efforts in dealing with the devastating fire on Saddleworth Moor. Both Wildlife Trusts cover…
Ring ouzel
The blackbird of the mountains, ring ouzels can be found breeding on upland moors and rocky crags in summer.
Argent & sable
This striking black-and-white moth flies during the day in open woodlands, moorlands, and bogs. It's most common on Scottish moors.
Bog asphodel
The yellow, star-like flowers of bog asphodel brighten up our peat bogs, damp heaths and moors in early summer, attracting a range of pollinating insects.
Greenshank
The greenshank breeds on the boggy moors and ancient peatlands of Scotland. But it can be spotted elsewhere in the UK as it passes through on migration - look around lakes, marshes and the coast…