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.
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Two Little Owl chicks sitting on a branch. Credit: Hilary Chambers
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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,…
Members' Survey
As a valued member of Durham Wildlife Trust, we would love to hear from you in our new members' survey.
Members' Survey 2026
As a valued member of Durham Wildlife Trust, we would love to hear from you in our 2026 members' survey.
Durham Wildlife Trust 2026 AGM (members only)
Members are invited to attend the Annual General Meeting and help shape the future of Durham Wildlife Trust.
Fungi Friday’s Fantastic Results
There was a great turn out for the Fungi training day at Black Plantation, as volunteers from Rainton Meadows and Low Barns attended the annual event.
Fungi Friday’s Fantastic Results
There was a great turn out for the Fungi training day at Black Plantation, as volunteers from Rainton Meadows and Low Barns attended the annual event.
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…
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The Cap-tivating World of Fungi
Discover the remarkable range of fungi found on a recent foray at Low Barns Nature Reserve.
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…