Pigs fly in to Amwell Nature Reserve
A team of pigs will be helping us keep Amwell Nature Reserve in shape this winter.
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Mangaging the Vital Reedbed Habitat at Amwell Nature Reserve
Dan Townsend explains the practicalities of managing one of our most precious wild spaces and how that benefits wildlife.
Amwell
Once a gravel pit, today a haven bustling with wildlife all year round.
Dogs on Nature Reserves
Enjoying our nature reserves with dogs
Managing nature reserves
How we manage our nature reserves
Nature reserves photos
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Amwell habitat creation
Amwell Nature Reserve forms part of the Lea Valley Special Protection Area (SPA) and is internationally important on account of the wintering gadwall, shoveler and bitterns. It also forms part of the Lee Valley Regional Park. In an effort to ensure a fully co-ordinated approach to managing the reserve and surrounding area of the Lea Valley, the Trust is working with a diverse partnership of organisations and landowners.
Rare Plants Found on Herts Nature Reserve
A rare plant, Tubular Water Dropwort, which is listed as a Herts Species of Conservation Concern, has been discovered at the Trust's Rye Meads Nature Reserve, near Hoddesdon.
Astonbury Wood - Our New Nature Reserve
We're delighted to introduce our latest Nature Reserve - Astonbury Wood. A huge thank you to everyone who donated to our appeal to secure a long-term lease for this remarkable ancient woodland, ensuring its future protection.
Hertford Residents fund new nature reserve
A community group in Hertford have raised more than £100,000 to create a new nature reserve with Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust.
My discovery
Look – a boatman! Keira’s delight in learning about unusual creatures is even more special when she can find them herself.
Increase in Nature Reserve Vandalism during Lockdown
Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust reports an increase in vandalism and anti-social behaviour on its nature reserves during lockdown.