Herrington Hill
An extensive area of magnesian limestone grassland with all the classic indicator species that define this internationally rare plant community.
An extensive area of magnesian limestone grassland with all the classic indicator species that define this internationally rare plant community.
Hill 60 is a local landmark that has special meaning for the residents of Crawcrook, having been used for informal recreation and having probably taken its name from a battle of the First World…
An ancient woodland with an impressive 400 year old oak tree
An unimproved area of limestone grassland with an a wonderful array of floral species
Author and geologist, Ian Jackson, has written three books about the rocks of Northumberland, Cumbria and Durham in recent years, raising a magnificent £19,000 for the relevant Wildlife Trusts in…
Rainton Meadows Wild Yoga instructor, Roy Moor, explains how to enjoy outdoor yoga throughout the seasons in this blog.
Today, the Copernicus climate modelling service has reported an all time high in the global average daily sea surface temperatures. Kathryn Brown, Director of Climate Change and Evidence, explains…
Also known as the brown crab, this large crab is found around all UK shores and is identifiable by the distinctive pie-crust edge to its brown shell.
Edible periwinkles are a common sight when rockpooling and can be found in huge numbers on the shore.
Head of Conservation for Durham Wildlife Trust, Mark Dinning, shares his thoughts on the recent national discussions regarding the water quality protection scheme called nutrient neutrality.
Most arable fields are large, featureless monocultures devoid of wildlife, but here and there are smaller fields and tucked away corners that are farmed less intensively, or are managed…