Nature Census launched to better understand how people value and use their local green and natural spaces In 2021 the year of the national census we are launching our own Nature Census in conjunction with Sheffield Hallam University. Complete the Nature Census here! Over the last year […]
Housing, health and planning must invest in nature to improve people’s lives, help cut emissions and rebuild the economy New report calls on all parts of Government and local authorities to unlock the benefits of nature to society A new report from The Wildlife Trusts reveals how restoring nature […]
Government plans for nature and net zero announced Environment Secretary set out plans to restore nature and “build back greener” after the pandemic.
Wake up to wildlife with 30 Days Wild 2021! Go wild this June by signing up to 30 Days Wild! Start your day the wild way on Tuesday 1 June with butterflies, bagels, worms, waffles, toads and toast for the UK’s biggest nature challenge.
We know a strong connection to nature is good for our mental health; now a new study sets out to measure just how much it can help. [lead]That’s the question a new study is hoping to answer. Wild at Heart, the social prescribing project from Sheffield & Rotherham Wildlife Trust, has created a nature activity pack for […]
Damage to local nature reserve threatens wildlife A local nature reserve managed by Sheffield and Rotherham Wildlife Trust has unfortunately been subject to vandalism and illicit trail digging for the use of mounting biking. As a small charity with a team of dedicated members and volunteers the Sheffield and Rotherham Wildlife Trust work hard to maintain and protect the beautiful but vulnerable habitats across South Yorkshire.
84% of you told us that lockdown gave you the opportunity to further connect with wildlife It is important that now as we move out of national lockdown we must not forget the importance of wildlife and how much it was there for us when we needed it; it was a classroom for our children, an escape on our daily walks and a boost of happiness to ease our worries.
Sheffield Plan also needs to plan for and recognise the benefits of nature Our initial reaction is that we support many of the high level principles but we would like the plan to be more ambitious and to go further to make Sheffield a truly green and sustainable city at a European level
Rare bearded vulture sightings highlight potential of Sheffield moors Sheffield and Rotherham Wildlife Trust are delighted by the news that a bearded vulture has been seen roosting in Sheffield’s moorland.
Kick-start nature’s recovery and absorb a third of UK emissions New report from The Wildlife Trusts shows how investing in nature would reap big dividends in tackling climate crisis