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The Female of the Species - Women In Conservation
This International Women’s Day, we celebrate the diverse perspectives of some of the women who are instrumental in conserving wildlife and making great strides in aiding nature’s recovery.
Star ascidian
One of the most eye-catching sights on the rocky shore, this mind-boggling species resembling a collection of beautiful pressed flowers is actually a colony of individual animals!
Five species of fungi to look out for
Autumn is a great time to explore fungi with their ‘fruiting bodies’ presenting themselves above ground in many different shapes and sizes. As well as being good on the eye, fungi have a vital…
Cushion star
It's easy to see where this small starfish got its name, it really does look like a little star-shaped cushion. Keep an eye out under rocks next time you're rockpooling for this little…
New Osprey Nest Provides Hope for Species Return to Hertfordshire
A new artificial Osprey nest has been built at Stocker’s Lake with the hope of attracting the once extinct species to breed in the region.
Five Females of the Species and their Feminine Wiles in Nature
Discover some of the amazing ways that set these females apart
Invasive Species Week 16 -22 May
Did you know that over 2,000 plants and animals have been introduced to Great Britain from all over the world? Many of these non-natives coexist with us without harm however, around 10-15% are…
Saving super rare species from extinction
Recovery plans for critically endangered plant which is only found at one site in Hertfordshire within the whole of the UK.
Rosy feather star
Another member of the echinoderm phylum, feather stars share some characteristics with true starfish, but also have their very own intriguing adaptations and behaviours, which make them a…
Discover how the Trust is managing invasive species across the region to protect habitats and wildlife.
This #InvasiveSpeciesWeek, explore how we're working with volunteers to defend habitats and wildlife against harmful species like Himalayan Balsam and Giant Hogweed!
Species
Discover more about our amazing wildlife in the UK! Learn more about the plants and animals on your doorstep.