Grazing on our reserves
Although you may be on the lookout for wildlife on our nature reserves, visit some of them at this time of year and you are likely to be met by significantly larger mammals in the form of grazing…
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Conservation Projects
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Coastal and floodplain grazing marsh
Enormous flocks of geese, ducks and swans swirl down from wide skies to drop onto the flat, open expanses of flooded grazing marshes in winter. In spring, lapwing tumble overhead and the soft,…
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.
Hertfordshire Reedbed Conservation is a Booming Success
An extensive and long-term conservation project to create more reedbed habitat is paying dividends for the elusive Bittern.
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.
Water Buffalo Herd Grazing at Thorley Wash
A herd of Water Buffalo has been introduced to Thorley Wash Nature Reserve to improve the rare wetland habitat there.
Judaism and nature conservation – Tu B’Shvat & shmita
Josh Kalms, people and wildlife officer for Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust, explores how two ideas from Jewish teachings reflect conservation principles
Angling and nature conservation – working in partnership in the Colne Valley
Fisheries have the potential to be fantastic refuges for nature - our partnership project helps anglers identify the habitat needs and manage their fisheries for both wildlife and people.
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.
World Rivers Day – The Local Impact of River Conservation Works in Hertfordshire
This World Rivers Day, local charity, Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust are joining a global movement to celebrate and protect the world’s rivers.
World Rivers Day highlights the many…
Conservation leaders warn of ‘Perfect Storm’ threatening England’s wildlife and most special places
• ‘Build baby build’ agenda could speed up nature decline to the point of no return
• Four years on from Environment Act, nature policy is in a much darker place
• Charities…