Conservation Projects
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Living Rivers
Hertfordshire contains 10% of the world's chalk streams and the Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust spend a lot of their time and budget to try and protect these. You can help too! Whether you are a funder, an individual living near a chalk stream or a business...
Living Rivers
Within Hertfordshire and Middlesex, over 600km of intertwining rivers, streams, brooks and canals flow across the landscape; connecting people, places and most importantly natural spaces for…
Four River Restoration Projects to Celebrate Rivers Week
To celebrate Rivers Week 2023 we take a closer look at four river restoration projects that are helping to protect and enhance the region's special chalk rivers.
Living Landscapes
The Trust's landscape-scale conservation efforts
Rivers
From otters to freshwater shrimps, all animals are dependant on an abundant and reliable supply of clean water. Rivers sustain the natural environment, wildlife and people in equal measure.
New Report Finds Conservation Projects are Delivering Hope for Hertfordshire's Water Voles
New report identifies heartening increases in Water Vole populations in our area, coinciding with the conservation efforts of the Trust and our partners.
The Living Deadwood
Discover the remarkable biodiversity that thrives in rotting wood!
Herts Rivers Week
Celebrate Hertfordshire’s rivers – and help protect them!
First Herts Rivers Week – Celebrating Our Rivers, Protecting Their Future
The Trust is launching its first Herts Rivers Week to celebrate our local rivers, raise awareness of their importance and encourage the public to take action for their future protection.
Chalk rivers
Cool, crystal-clear waters flow over gravelly beds, streaming through white-flowered water-crowfoot and watercress in serene lowland landscapes.
Endangered Species Wildlife Conservation
Endangered species live in your local wildlife. The Wildlife Trust helps with wildlife conservation by protecting the habitat for local wildlife. Learn how you can help endangered species and your local wildlife.