Getting to know the neighbours
A lockdown lesson in appreciating the wildlife on your doorstep
A lockdown lesson in appreciating the wildlife on your doorstep
Sand sedge is an important feature of our coastal sand dunes, helping to stabilise the dunes, which allows them to grow up and become colonised by other species.
As its name suggests, pendulous sedge has drooping form with long, nodding flower spikes that give it an attractive and soft look. It can be found in wet woodlands and along riversides.
In summer, the sedge warbler can be spotted singing from a reed or willow perch in wetlands across the UK. Males never sing the same song twice, adding new phrases to impress the females.
A tussocky sedge, Greater pond sedge has stout, upright flower spikes, strap-like leaves and triangular stems. It prefers lowland wetland habitats on heavy soils.
By writing to your MP or meeting them in person, you can help them to understand more about a local nature issue you care passionately about.
A tall and robust species of sedge, the Great fen-sedge has long leaves with sawtooth edges. It forms dense stands in lowland fens and around lakes.
Our two-minute survey can score your garden and offer ideas to make it even better for wildlife, but why is this so important?
Take a look through our handy guide on how to make the most out of your Durham Wildlife Trust membership.
Instead of sending your green waste to landfill, create your own compost.
Energy used in buildings accounted for around 20% of total UK emissions in 2022. Reducing your household energy use by switching to a renewable energy supplier or purchasing a heat pump will help…