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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.
Peacock's tail
A scarce but distinctive brown seaweed with curved, funnel-shaped fronds. It is a warmer water species at the northern edge of its range on the south coast of England.
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…
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.
Yellow-tail
This snowy white moth is easily mistaken for the similar brown-tail, until it lifts its abdomen to reveal a burst of golden-yellow.
Species
Discover more about our amazing wildlife in the UK! Learn more about the plants and animals on your doorstep.
Ancient Woodland National Survey
A huge national survey is taking place to update the data held on ancient woodland sites – those which have had continuous woodland cover since 1600AD.