Black Plantation
Black Plantation comprises 13.8 hectares of woodland dominated by semi-mature birch with a scattering of oak and other native broadleaf trees.
Search Results
Two Little Owl chicks sitting on a branch. Credit: Hilary Chambers
Search
Scrub Management at Black Plantation
Heart of Durham volunteers have spent several task days cutting back scrub, which has been encroaching the grasslands and heathland in Black Plantation.
Coniferous plantation
Dark and brooding from a distance, the strong geometric lines and monotonous rows of uniformly sized trees can jar the eye and seem devoid of wildlife. But venture within and open ride edges,…
Wildlife trust stages free event to help nature-lovers support green spaces
Nature lovers are being invited to an event aimed at empowering North-East people to get involved in supporting wildlife.
Creating and Managing Wild Spaces
From school grounds and wildlife gardens to large green infrastructure projects and the farmed environment, Durham Wildlife Trust has been working across our region to create and manage wildlife sites with a range of partners.
Linking Together to protect wild spaces across the Coalfields
Link Together is a project that aims to create better conditions for wildlife on 13 greenspaces across the Coalfields. Project Manager, Anne Gladwin, gives an update on what's been happening…
My outer space
By filming Kimmeridge Bay's underwater wildlife, Andy's on a mission to open our eyes to the magic and diversity that lies hidden just below the surface. He's proud to show how…
Greater plantain
Pushing its way up through the cracks in pavements, the straw-coloured flower spikes of greater plantain or 'broadleaf plantain' are a familiar sight. This 'weed' also pops up…
Northumbria Regional Flood and Coastal Committee seeks new members
The Northumbria Regional Flood and Coastal Committee (NRFCC) is seeking applications for two new independent members with a specialism in industry finance, climate change, urban design and…
Ribwort plantain
The brown, oval flower heads of ribwort plantain balance on top of thin, wiry stems; the resulting seed heads provide food for birds in winter. Look for this 'weed' in lawns, fields and…
Become a Member
Discover wildlife where you live, gain access to nature reserves and support nature restoration projects across County Durham, Gateshead, South Tyneside, Sunderland and Darlington. Select your free gift when you become a member of Durham Wildlife Trust.
Black darter
The Black darter is a black, narrow-bodied dragonfly that can be seen throughout summer and autumn. It is hovers around damp moors, heaths and bogs, darting out to surprise its prey.