Our view on Sheffield Local Plan modifications : Positive language, but gaps remain for wildlife protection While some of the changes to the Sheffield Local Plan appear to strengthen wording around nature, biodiversity and green spaces, our overall view is that they do not go far enough to protect wildlife in practice.
Remembering Professor Nigel Dunnett We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Professor Nigel Dunnett, a former Chair of Trustees at Sheffield & Rotherham Wildlife Trust, and one of the most influential voices in ecological planting and urban nature.
Growing Our Canopy: South Yorkshire Reaches Half-Million Tree Milestone In a recent deep dive into the state of our local environment by David Bocking for his publication, A Bit Black Over Bill’s Mother’s, it was revealed that South Yorkshire woodland planting has hit a significant milestone. The South Yorkshire Woodland Partnership (SYWP) has now facilitated the planting of well over 500,000 trees and shrubs […]
Making a Splash for Nature: How one-hour ponds could help boost South Yorkshire biodiversity Sheffield & Rotherham Wildlife Trust have launched a major new campaign to raise awareness and support practical action for our rivers and wetlands, and you can get involved by creating space for water in your own community!
Growing Together: How communities are shaping nature recovery across Sheffield With support from our Nature Recovery Sheffield team, communities are using nature as a way to build pride, connection and hope. From small urban gardens to reclaimed woodlands, these stories show how people and nature are growing side by side.
Dog owners urged to play their part in protecting nesting birds and other wildlife Sheffield & Rotherham Wildlife Trust is urging dog owners to help protect wildlife during bird nesting season by keeping their pets on leads when visiting nature reserves and other green spaces.
Winter work brings new wetlands and wildlife habitats to Ughill Farm Winter conservation work at Ughill Farm has created new wetlands, ponds and wildlife habitats, supporting nature recovery and Living Waters efforts.
Windrush Legacy Garden opens in Sheffield after community transforms neglected land. Volunteers at Sheffield Caribbean Sports Club have turned an overgrown and littered piece of land into a woodland garden that has already welcomed hundreds of local people.
The science behind the woods: how evidence guides our work at Greno Woods Across Greno Woods nature reserve, our evidence team is monitoring wildlife, mapping habitats and gathering the data that shapes conservation decisions. Discover the science that helps us protect this ancient woodland for the future.
South Yorkshire’s push for more trees A new feature by David Bocking explores the drive to increase woodland cover in South Yorkshire. The South Yorkshire Woodland Partnership has already supported the planting of more than half a million trees, with much more needed to reach national canopy targets by 2050.