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Wiltshire Wildlife Trust Blog

Welcome to the 'WWT' blog. Have a more personal connection with us and learn more about our relationships with projects and people.

Why do we cut our meadows?

Why do we cut our meadows?

Across all our hay meadow sites in North Wiltshire, July was hay cutting time. Read our blog to find out why we do this. Read more

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Published: 3rd August, 2022

Updated: 4th August, 2022

Month in the Meadow: The Hay Meadows of North Wiltshire

Month in the Meadow: The Hay Meadows of North Wiltshire

In this new feature we will follow Nick, Conservation Lead for North Wiltshire, throughout the yearly cycle across our ancient hay meadow sites in North Wiltshire. Read more

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Published: 28th June, 2022

Wild by the water

Wild by the water

Lakes, rivers, canals and streams are brimming with wildlife to discover! Read more

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Published: 24th June, 2022

Updated: 27th June, 2022

June 2022 at Blakehill Farm – marking 78 years since ‘D-Day’

June 2022 at Blakehill Farm – marking 78 years since ‘D-Day’

Discover the history of Blakehill nature reserve, which was once a former RAF airfield. Read more

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Published: 1st June, 2022

Updated: 21st June, 2022

Taking part in No Mow May

Taking part in No Mow May

Young Ambassador Charlie is taking part in No Mow May! Here is what he's found. Read more

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Published: 22nd May, 2022

Working as a Kickstart Intern

Working as a Kickstart Intern

Charlotte Dacre has been working as an intern for the Wiltshire & Swindon Biological Records Centre. She tells us how she is finding it. Read more

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Published: 21st May, 2022

Updated: 23rd May, 2022

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  • Wiltshire Resources

    Wiltshire Resources

    A Local Nature Partnership, Link2Nature, was active in Wiltshire from 2012 to 2015. Click here to view key documents for natures recovery in the area.

  • Swindon Resources

    Swindon Resources

    Swindon has a Green Infrastructure Strategy covering 2010 - 2026.

  • Wiltshire & Swindon Local Nature Recovery Strategy

    Wiltshire & Swindon Local Nature Recovery Strategy

    Wiltshire and Swindon, although separate authorities, are working together on Local Nature Recovery Strategies.

  • Why do we cut our meadows?

    Why do we cut our meadows?

    Across all our hay meadow sites in North Wiltshire, July was hay cutting time. Read our blog to find out why we do this.

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  • Langford Lakes

    Langford Lakes

    Take a walk at Langford Lakes Nature Reserve in Steeple Langford around the four beautiful lakes to spot birds including kingfisher and maybe even an otter.

  • Lower Moor including Clattinger Farm, Lower Moor Farm, Sandpool and Oaksey Moor Farm Meadow

    Lower Moor including Clattinger Farm, Lower Moor Farm, Sandpool and Oaksey Moor Farm Meadow

    Lower Moor in Cricklade opened in 2007 and is the gateway to Clattinger Farm, Oaksey Moor Farm Meadow, Lower Moor Farm and Sandpool nature reserves.

  • Webcam at Langford Lakes

    Webcam at Langford Lakes

    Take a look at our live webcam at Langford Lakes Nature Reserve. A great one for bird-watchers!

  • Nature Reserves Map

  • Blakehill Farm including Stoke Common Meadow

    Blakehill Farm including Stoke Common Meadow

    This former military airfield in Cricklade is being turned back into wildlife-rich hay meadow.

  • Kingfisher Café at Langford Lakes

    Kingfisher Café at Langford Lakes

    Visit Kingfisher Café at our Langford Lakes Nature Reserve. Open Wednesdays to Sundays 10am - 4pm.

  • Clouts Wood including Markham Banks, Kings Farm Wood and Diocese Meadows

    Clouts Wood including Markham Banks, Kings Farm Wood and Diocese Meadows

    A walk through this Site of Special Scientific Interest in Wroughton takes you from stream-soaked valley floor, up steep slopes to level land at the top.

  • Green Lane Woodland Complex, including Green Lane Wood and Biss Wood

    Green Lane Woodland Complex, including Green Lane Wood and Biss Wood

    This ancient woodland in Trowbridge was given to us in 1991. The wood connects with our Biss Wood nature reserve and the Green Lane Nature Park.

  • Ravensroost Wood including Avis, Distillery and Warbler Meadows

    Ravensroost Wood including Avis, Distillery and Warbler Meadows

    Ravensroost Wood is full of interesting wildlife and history. You can walks into surrounding wildflower meadows for a contrasting experience.

  • Morgan's Hill

    Morgan's Hill

    Morgan's Hill in Calne is a Site of Special Scientific Interest for its orchids, butterflies and for the general quality of chalk grassland and wildflowers.

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