What is COP30? Eleanor Johnston, Climate Change Manager at The Wildlife Trusts, explains what COP30 is, and what we can expect…
New report shows UK nature bearing brunt of chaotic climate Sheffield & Rotherham Wildlife Trust warns: Government is shockingly underprepared for the effect of climate chaos on nature and wildlife.
A warning to the UK Government – don’t risk disaster by cutting the joy budget Ahead of Labour Conference, with rumours swirling about coming deregulation, Ministers are urged to reflect on the “little joys” which are safeguarded by nature protections. Matt Browne, Head of Public Affairs, reports.
Hoverfly Haven: A Buzzing Celebration at RHS Flower Show Wentworth Woodhouse This summer, Sheffield and Rotherham Wildlife Trust, Yorkshire Wildlife Trust and garden designer Sam Galloway came together to create an inspiring Community Cube installation at the inaugural RHS Flower Show Wentworth Woodhouse. Designed to be viewed and enjoyed from all sides, the Hoverfly Haven celebrated one of nature’s most overlooked yet essential pollinators: the hoverfly. […]
Patrick Harding Legacy Thanks to a generous donation from the Patrick Harding Legacy Fund, we’ve been able to offer three inspiring nature events, completely free of charge, as a way of continuing Patrick’s enthusiasm for natural history education. Patrick Harding was a much-loved naturalist, author, speaker and adult educator, with a particular passion for fungi (and yes, he […]
Our response to Sheffield City Council regarding the 14 green belt sites proposed to be released for development Whilst we understand the need for further development in Sheffield, this must not come at a cost to local wildlife, and must not impact nature’s recovery or people’s access to nature.
Introducing Our New Chief Executive We are delighted to share the exciting news that Ed Tripp has been appointed as the new Chief Executive of Sheffield & Rotherham Wildlife Trust, following Liz Ballard’s departure in June. Ed brings with him a wealth of experience from his current role as Director of EMEC Ecology (East Midlands Environmental Consultants) – the consultancy […]
Plant Trees This Winter with South Yorkshire Woodland Partnership The South Yorkshire Woodland Partnership is making tree planting easier than ever with FREE expert support and funding help – including access to up to 100% grants for woodland creation and long-term maintenance. Why plant trees? Trees offer a wide range of benefits: From woodland creation to hedgerow planting, integrating trees into your land management […]
Taking To The Skies For Nature’s Recovery At Sheffield & Rotherham Wildlife Trust we are always on the lookout for new and innovative ways to work for people and nature. Recently we have taken a big step forward technologically by branching into using Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) – more commonly known as drones – to monitor our reserves and measure our impact. […]
Things that go churr in the dark Birdwatcher Tom Hibbert explores the enigmatic world of the nightjar. If you venture out onto a heathland on a summer evening, you might be greeted by an unusual sound. It could almost be mechanical. A long, drawn-out reel, like the purring of a small engine. It runs on and on for minutes at a time, […]