In Depth: Scarce Blue-tailed Damselfly at Ughill Farm When volunteer Wendy Birks recorded a scarce blue-tailed damselfly Ischnura pumilio at Ughill Farm, she discovered the species had never been logged in this area before. This raised question she wanted answers to! Here is her report:
Ughill Update Summer 2026: New Habitats, More Wildlife Summer 2026 brings major habitat gains to Ughill Farm, where Sheffield & Rotherham Wildlife Trust recorded fledgling curlews and over twenty lapwing chicks, plus wildflower meadow restoration and innovative pollinator research.
Lapwings, landscapes and battles with stubborn fences All in a day’s work at Ughill for Keith Tomkins, our Nature Recovery Development Manager!
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.
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 […]
Winter work brings new wetlands and wildlife habitats to Ughill Farm Winter conservation work at Ughill Farm has created new wetlands, ponds and wildlife habitats, supporting nature recovery and Living Waters efforts.
The science behind the woods: how evidence guides our work at Greno Woods Across Greno Woods nature reserve, our evidence team is monitoring wildlife, mapping habitats and gathering the data that shapes conservation decisions. Discover the science that helps us protect this ancient woodland for the future.
Record Harvest Mouse Nest Count at Woodhouse Washlands A record 215 harvest mouse nests found at Woodhouse Washlands in Sheffield. Discover what long term ecological monitoring reveals about this thriving population.
What is COP30? Eleanor Johnston, Climate Change Manager at The Wildlife Trusts, explains what COP30 is, and what we can expect…
Supporting Breeding Waders: How Monitoring Shapes Conservation Ever wondered what it takes to support birds like curlew, snipe, and lapwing during their breeding season? We’re using careful monitoring and collecting data to create the perfect mix of wet, wild, and wonderful habitats that these species need to thrive in a special conservation space. At Hammond’s Field nature reserve, we’ve been monitoring the […]