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New Lewes wetland habitat takes step forward

The new Lewes wetland

A project to create a new wetland habitat in Lewes in East Sussex took a major step forward this week as diggers broke through a riverbank allowing water from the old channel to rush into the new 6.8-hectare wetland area. Adjacent to the Lewes Brooks, the Cockshut is a 3km long chalk stream that flows … Read more

Exbury Gardens recognised as ‘Dragonfly Hotspot’

Exbury Gardens in the New Forest has been designated a Dragonfly Hotspot by the British Dragonfly Society thanks to its new Dragonfly Pond learning zone, which has been officially opened by naturalist and broadcaster Nick Baker.

Plans to expand Gloucestershire wetland centre revealed

The Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust have nine wetland centres spread throughout the UK offering fantastic days out and the chance to get close to amazing wildlife such as otters, flamingos, water voles and rare birds from around the world. In Gloucestershire, Slimbridge Wetland Centre is currently undergoing a £6 million transformation with plans to unveil … Read more