Wetlands
Teeming with insects, rich in plants and a haven for mammals, wetlands offer an unforgettable experience. They play a vital role in supporting wildlife, purifying water and capturing carbon.
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Our work for rivers and wetlands
Our work for rivers and wetlands
Celebrating wetlands – where land meets water
We may be a ‘wet’ nation, but wetlands – wildlife-rich, carbon-capturing oases – are in shorter supply than you might think. Wetlands have largely been removed from our landscape, and this loss is…
Mayor Keen on Wetland Plan for Wildlife
The Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, would like to see green swathes of Salford joining up with the Greenheart of Wigan to create a huge natural network for wildlife and people.
How to Manage a pond for wildlife
A basic guide to creating and managing ponds for wildlife.
Peatlands
Peatlands are amazingly wild places, home to rare and unusual plants, birds and insects. They are wetland landscapes characterised by waterlogged soils made of dead and decaying plants, called peat.
Wetland restoration project will benefit wildlife and local communities alike
Cheshire Wildlife Trust is excited to announce that plans to restore a 24ha area of floodplain grazing marsh on the Wirral peninsula will be delivered in 2026.
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Hob Hey Wood Friends Group – a wonderful way to learn about and help nature
Wilder Champion Mark O’Sullivan shares the remarkable achievements of the Hob Hey Woods Friends Group.
Pathway to Healthy Peatlands set out in UK Peatland Strategy Released Today
The UK’s first collaborative Peatland Strategy has been launched today, setting out a shared vision for a brighter future for our vital, but damaged peatlands.
Little stint
This tiny wading bird is most often seen in autumn, feeding on the muddy margins of wetlands.
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.