One step forward two steps back in the fight against badger culling Sheffield & Rotherham Wildlife Trust were delighted to hear the news that Natural England have paused the issuing of a badger cull licence in Derbyshire. Unfortunately however, the cull is going to expand again this year to 11 new areas.
Developing a Partnership Street Tree Strategy for Sheffield After each meeting of the Strategy Steering Group, we will be uploading to this web page the presentations and documents that were discussed at the meetings.
Remember A Charity Week – pass on something wonderful The Sheffield and Rotherham Wildlife Trust will be collaborating with Remember a Charity Week, 9 – 15 September. Remember A Charity Week brings together over 200 charities to encourage everyone […]
On the Verge of Something Big UK wildlife charities have teamed up with England’s government advisor on natural environment to persuade local councils and landowners to help save our pollinators. At the first event of its […]
Response from South Yorkshire Police to our Open Letter ‘Tackling Wildlife Crime’ Following on from our recent open letter to South Yorkshire Police about their approach to tackling Wildlife Crime, we have received several encouraging replies from Chief Inspector Mark James, who is the Force Lead for Wildlife and Rural Crime.
The Eastwood Eco Warriors working hard, playing harder The Sheffield and Rotherham Wildlife Trust are celebrating the end to a special community project. Over the past four weeks the Trust’s Outdoor Learning team have instructed and worked alongside a group of 11-15 year old Roma boys, in Eastwood Village, Rotherham, to redevelop the playground at their community centre.
Have we got Newts for you! As part of our National Lottery Heritage Funded project, Data for Nature, six Great Crested Newt surveys were undertaken over a three month period at Woodhouse Washlands.
Tackling Wildlife Crime in South Yorkshire – an open letter to Chief Constable Stephen Watson Following a meeting to discuss tackling Wildlife Crime in South Yorkshire, the Sheffield and Rotherham Wildlife Trust and RSPB have penned an open letter to South Yorkshire Police Chief Constable Stephen Watson detailing the main points and agreed actions and outcomes of the meeting.
Make the most of your summer staycation! Wyming Brook Nature Reserve has been recognised for its environmental character, maintenance and visitor experience by environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy, retaining it’s Green Flag award.
Sheffield’s award winning parks – Wyming Brook flying the flag high Wyming Brook Nature Reserve has been recognised for its environmental character, maintenance and visitor experience by environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy, retaining it’s Green Flag award.