With help from South Yorkshire Woodland Partnership and the Woodland Trust, local volunteers are busy creating new urban woodlands for local people to enjoy.
Tag: Nature
Species given funding boost across Shire Brook Valley
Funding has been secured to enhance natural habitats in the South-East of Sheffield, around the Shire Brook Valley Nature Reserve, to help important wildlife species to thrive. The project will […]
Take action – ask British Sugar to support farmers who choose not to use bee-killing pesticides
‘Emergency’ authorisation to use a highly damaging neonicotinoid has been approved by the UK Government, despite nearly 15,000 people calling on them to choose better support for farmers and thriving wildlife, instead of bee-killing pesticides.
South Yorkshire announces large-scale study of its tree population
Teams of surveyors across South Yorkshire will be studying the region’s trees and measuring the environmental benefits they provide for our communities
High-flying hope for Rotherham College
High-flying hope for Rotherham College as they take action for nature by installing a peregrine nest box.
New website to promote Sheffield’s street trees
Street trees are one of the greatest natural assets of Sheffield’s cityscape. Thanks to a new website from the Sheffield Street Tree Partnership, everyone can now access more information about […]
A Win for Whinchats
Thanks to Biffa Award and our amazing volunteers, we’ve been able to carry out works to protect the habitat these charming little birds need to thrive.
Moorland burning continues despite devastating effects on wildlife and climate
Sheffield & Rotherham Wildlife Trust and Derbyshire Wildlife Trust are calling for all burning to stop following a spate of fires in the last few weeks. Important uplands Our uplands […]
Announcing the 2023 Sheffield & Rotherham Wildlife Trust Calendar
Update: Following the success of the 2023 Sheffield & Rotherham Wildlife Trust calendar, we have now launched a new photo competition to be featured in the 2024 calendar! Sheffield & […]
Whirlow playing fields show benefits of natural flood management in latest Limb Brook project
Natural flood management measures at Whirlow Playing Fields is regenerating the area and improving wildlife habitats.