Tiny tech, big hopes. Finding the nests of ground-nesting bumblebees is incredibly difficult, leaving major gaps in our understanding of them. Now researchers from the University of Sheffield are testing an innovative new tracking system at Sheffield & Rotherham Wildlife Trust’s Ughill Farm, which could transform how we study these remarkable insects.
Wyming Brook nature reserve officially recognised as one of the country’s best green spaces as it achieves coveted Green Flag Staff and volunteers at Sheffield & Rotherham Wildlife Trust are celebrating after Wyming Brook nature reserve retained its Green Flag Award; the 11th time it has achieved the accolade.
Why Trees are a Farm’s Best Long Term Defence After record-breaking heatwaves in May and June, and even more high temperatures now in July, the pressure on our land, crops, and livestock is greater than ever. While we might look for immediate ways to keep our land and livestock safe, there’s a powerful, long-term solution growing right under our noses: Trees. 🌳 Planting trees […]
Major New Funding Secured to Protect South Yorkshire’s Endangered Species Sheffield & Rotherham Wildlife Trust will lead groundbreaking research to safeguard water voles and also partner in a white-clawed crayfish project as part of a major government nature recovery initiative. Rare wildlife across South Yorkshire will receive vital protection following a successful funding application for two major conservation projects. Sheffield & Rotherham Wildlife Trust will […]
Saving Our Heathlands: Restoration Underway to Help the Nightjar Thrive Thank you to everyone who supported our Help our Heathlands appeal last year. Your kind gift helped us to raise a huge £47,849 towards helping to restore our lowland heathlands – protecting the wildlife that depends on them, including one of our most fascinating summer visitors, the nightjar. The nightjar is a threatened and declining […]
Counting Wings and Waders From breeding birds to elusive insects, the data our volunteers collect directly guides how we go about restoring habitats and processes at Ughill Farm
Our view on Sheffield Local Plan modifications : Positive language, but gaps remain for wildlife protection While some of the changes to the Sheffield Local Plan appear to strengthen wording around nature, biodiversity and green spaces, our overall view is that they do not go far enough to protect wildlife in practice.
Remembering Professor Nigel Dunnett We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Professor Nigel Dunnett, a former Chair of Trustees at Sheffield & Rotherham Wildlife Trust, and one of the most influential voices in ecological planting and urban nature.
Rooting for Hedgerows: Over 7km of New Hedgerows Transforming South Yorkshire This week from 4th-10th May 2026, South Yorkshire Woodland Partnership (SYWP) are excited to celebrate National Hedgerow Week! Did you know that hedgerows form a key part of South Yorkshire Woodland Partnership’s free tree planting across South Yorkshire each year? Together with landowners and the Woodland Trust, SYWP successfully helped to plant 7.65km of hedgerows […]
Growing Our Canopy: South Yorkshire Reaches Half-Million Tree Milestone In a recent deep dive into the state of our local environment by David Bocking for his publication, A Bit Black Over Bill’s Mother’s, it was revealed that South Yorkshire woodland planting has hit a significant milestone. The South Yorkshire Woodland Partnership (SYWP) has now facilitated the planting of well over 500,000 trees and shrubs […]