A step closer to securing space for nature
Head of Development and Communications, Emily Routledge, gives an update on the Rainton Meadows fundraising appeal.
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Wild about getting close to nature
Wildlife Trusts around the country are preparing to run a campaign called ’30 Days Wild’ in June, aimed at encouraging people to do something wild throughout the month. As Durham Wildlife Trust…
Red clover
A familiar 'weed' of gardens, roadsides, meadows and parks, red clover has trefoil leaves and red, rounded flower heads. It is often used as fodder for livestock.
White clover
A familiar 'weed' of gardens, roadsides, meadows and parks, White clover is famous for its trefoil leaves - look out for a lucky four-leaf clover in your own garden!
Dogs and nature
The UK is a nation of both dog and nature lovers, but how can we balance both?
Hare's-foot clover
The downy hairs that cover the pale pink flowers of Hare's-foot clover give it the look of a Hare's paw - hence the common name. Look out for this clover around the coast and on dry…
Nextdoor Nature
The Nextdoor Nature initiative will give Durham Wildlife Trust the opportunity to leave a natural legacy from jubilee celebrations, thanks to a share of £5m of funding from the National Lottery.
Nature Matters
The landmark 2023 State of Nature Report has shown that the UK – already classified as one of the world’s most nature-depleted countries – is continuing to allow nature to decline.
Farming with nature
Durham Wildlife Trust is committed to engaging with landowners to influence Nature Recovery across 10,000ha of land by 2030. The Trust has developed a 'farming with nature' work package available to farm businesses to survey wildlife and habitats on farm assess habitat condition and recommend actions to benefit farm wildlife.
Appealing to our better nature
A landscape that once formed an important part of the North East coal industry is the setting for a conservation project aimed at bringing communities closer to green spaces and wildlife.
Defend Nature
Over recent days, the UK Government has launched an attack on nature, weakening the laws that protect our wildlife and making a U-turn on manifesto promises to be the greenest Government ever: reversing reforms to farming and making energy decisions that will worsen climate change.
Defend Nature
Over recent weeks, the UK Government has launched an attack on nature, weakening the laws that protect our wildlife and making a U-turn on manifesto promises to be the greenest Government ever: reversing reforms to farming and making energy decisions that will worsen climate change.