Restoring Greno Woods’ ancient woodland This autumn, Sheffield & Rotherham Wildlife Trust will be carrying out restoration work to ancient woodland at Greno Woods nature reserve as part of a long-term management plan which aims to bring about a gradual shift towards the re-establishment of native broadleaf to the north and east of the site, providing a range of benefits to wildlife, people and the landscape.
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.
A brighter future ahead for city centre nature reserve [lead]Brighter Sunnybank is a new project to enhance an urban nature reserve in a deprived area of Sheffield.[/lead] Sunnybank nature reserve is adjacent to Broomhall, which is within the poorest 7% of neighbourhoods in the country according to the 2015 Index of Multiple Deprivation. Communities like this need accessible green spaces where people can connect […]
Work completed on Agden Rocher Bog Work has now been completed on the Agden Rocher Bog As part of The Sheffield Lakeland Landscape Partnership Working with Water project. Scrub has been removed over the winter and dilapidated fencing has been replaced to safeguard this precious bog habitat. Right now the site is looking spectacular, with carpets of bog asphodel in bloom […]
Saving the bluebells of Smithy Wood Bobbing their delicate heads in the breeze, bluebells are a sign that spring is in full flow. For just a few short weeks, breathtaking swathes of bluebells with their heady scent will be enticing you out into our ancient woodlands. Despite their fleeting appearance, native bluebells, with their deep blue flowers and drooping heads, take […]
‘Take the lead’ for ground-nesting birds As breeding season for ground-nesting birds fast approaches, Sheffield & Rotherham Wildlife Trust is asking users of its nature reserves to help protect these species at a time when they are particularly vulnerable by practising responsible dog walking.
Birdwatchers confronted by masked men On Tuesday evening two birdwatchers were confronted by masked men on Sheffield & Rotherham Wildlife Trust’s Wyming Brook nature reserve.
Saplings planted at Centenary Riverside Sheffield & Rotherham Wildlife Trust’s Centenary Riverside nature reserve has been chosen by Sarah Champion, MP for Rotherham, as the site for the planting of five saplings, including a hazel, two silver birch and two rowan trees.
Improvements to Moss Valley Woodlands track After five weeks’ work we’re pleased to be able to say that we have completed work on our new Moss Valley Woodland track!