Heather
Heather is also called 'ling'. Look for it on our heaths, moors and bogs, where its delicate, loosely arranged pink flowers attract all kinds of nectar-loving insects.
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Bell heather
Bell heather is our most familiar heather. In summer, it carpets our heaths, woods and coasts with purple-pink flowers that attract all kinds of nectar-loving insects.
Roydon Common and Tony Hallatt Memorial Reserve
An absolute jewel of a nature reserve with a rich mosaic of habitats and an astounding array of wildlife. Roydon Common is an inspiring and beautiful place to spend the day all year round.
Common cotton-grass
The fluffy, white heads of common cotton-grass dot our brown, boggy moors and heaths as if a giant bag of cotton wool balls has been thrown across the landscape!
£210,000 boost for west Norfolk's wetland wildlife
Norfolk Wildlife Trust opens the new year with an exciting new project making vital improvements to rare wildlife-rich wetlands near Kings Lynn.
The Fens to benefit from Government funding to kickstart the restoration of peatlands
The Fens East Peat Partnership (FEPP), including Norfolk Wildlife Trust, are excited to announce they have been awarded a substantial "discovery grant" by Government as part of their…
Norfolk Wildlife Trust and National Highways announce biodiversity boost
Norfolk Wildlife Trust and National Highways have joined forces to launch a new Network for Nature programme, with three projects that will improve habitats across Norfolk, benefitting people,…
Common gorse
Windy, open moors covered in bright yellow, spiky common gorse bushes and purple heathers are synonymous with what we call 'wild' landscapes, but it can be seen in many habitats, from…
Common hawthorn
In May, our hedgerows burst into life as common hawthorn erupts with creamy-white blossom, colouring the landscape and giving this thorny shrub its other name of 'May-tree'.
Managing the landscape for wildlife
Find out about our work to transform nature recovery in Norfolk and reverse the devastating declines in wildlife.
Conversations with the landscape (16 May)
This longer walk, led by local author and naturalist David North, provide an opportunity to immerse yourself in the North Norfolk's coastal landscapes.
Syderstone Common
Syderstone Common is a wonderful area of grass heathland, punctuated with seasonal ponds and surrounded by woodland wildlife. In late summer, the heather patches create glorious splashes of purple…