Hedge tree giveaway project Last week, South Yorkshire Woodland Partnership (SYWP) and partners Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council (RMBC) and City of Doncaster Council (CDC) took delivery of over 24,000 trees as part of an exciting hedge tree giveaway project funded by the Woodland Trust to increase canopy cover in South Yorkshire by planting native trees and shrubs! @SYWP ‘heeling’ […]
Plot That Plastic: Help us do more South Yorkshire Woodland Partnership are keen to support the Forest Plastics Working Group and would like to raise awareness of the Plot That Plastic App and encourage people to get involved. Tree guards can be essential for helping trees to establish by protecting them from browsing animals such as deer and rabbits, sheltering them from […]
Growing trees to grow your business Most of us love trees, but did you know how much they can help to grow your business? A well-designed and managed woodland can help grow your farm business and create income streams. It can even save you money! Here’s how: We also can let you into a little secret on how to receive revenue […]
Young trees looking for new homes in South Yorkshire We are really keen to get your woodland creation enquiries in as soon as possible so we can start our step by step process to set you up with a woodland! Tree planting season takes place in late autumn and winter whilst the trees are dormant, to give them a head start for their growth […]
It’s hot outside – trees have got us covered. The weather has been particularly warm these last few days and although the sunshine is very welcome here in South Yorkshire, it can cause problems for our animals and crops. Trees are here to the rescue!… Did you know that trees can help us through these hot and dry patches. Here’s how. Trees help by: […]
Wyming Brook nature reserve officially recognised as one of the country’s best green spaces as it is awarded the coveted Green Flag Award – again! Wyming Brook nature reserve officially recognised as one of the country’s best green spaces as it is awarded the coveted Green Flag Award – again!
Sheffield & Rotherham Wildlife Trust issues survey to assess flood impacts on health, wellbeing, and the environment The Wildlife Trusts have partnered with RSA to understand the impacts of flooding, and natural flood management methods, on people’s health and wellbeing. The partners have issued a public survey, a link is provided below, about local Natural Flood Management (NFM) sites. How they can benefit the local environment and people. The Wildlife Trusts manage […]
Ughill Farm up and running A lot has happened in the six months since Sheffield & Rotherham Wildlife Trust took full ownership of Ughill Farm, an important Peak District location for many nationally threatened wading bird species.
Wildlife and climate campaigners unite for what could be the biggest ever march for nature Sheffield & Rotherham Wildlife Trust are encouraging everyone to ‘unite for nature’ by supporting the family friendly ‘Restore Nature Now’ demonstration in central London.
Doncaster named a Tree City of the World Woodland creation and tree planting efforts through the South Yorkshire Woodland Partnership have been recognised with international acclaim.