New Partnership Connects Communities with Heritage and Nature at Parkwood Springs Sheffield & Rotherham Wildlife Trust in new partnership to improve nature across Parkwood Springs area and inspire local people to connect with nature on their doorstep.
Conservation leaders warn of ‘Perfect Storm’ threatening England’s wildlife and most special places Two of the UK’s largest conservation charities, the RSPB and The Wildlife Trusts, are warning that the UK Government’s blinkered “Build Baby Build” agenda is creating a perfect storm of threats to nature, and that this is at odds with the public’s ambition for protecting wildlife and habitats which is at an all-time high.
Celebrating our 2024-2025 Impact At our recent AGM we highlighted some of the successes that we’ve achieved over the previous year and our impact on nature recovery. Our impact covers three outcomes, everything that we do supports one of more of these ambitions. Click on the outcomes below to find out more information or watch the video to learn […]
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.
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.
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, […]