The humble briar
Steeped in folklore and a link to our ancient past, brambles play host to an astonishing array of life says Norfolk Wildlife Trust Reserves Officer Robert Morgan.
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In praise of ivy
Ivy provides a wealth of benefits for our wildlife. As well as providing cover, it offers nectar in the autumn when few other plants are in flower, and berries at a critical time in winter says…
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Governance
Norfolk Wildlife (NWT) Trust is a registered charity (no 208734) founded in 1926. It is also a private company limited by guarantee (no 217388). Our governing document is the Memorandum and Articles of Association and our governing body is the Council of Trustees, comprising the Trustees (the Company Directors).
Come and discover Sweet Briar Marshes!
We're delighted to be opening our new Norwich nature reserve this weekend and holding a series of free events.
My observatory
Bill has spent much of his life on Hampstead Heath. Although he feels like he's miles away from anywhere, a break in the trees offers one of the best views of London City - when it's…
Phase 1 - securing the site
The first phase at Norfolk Wildlife Trust’s Sweet Briar Marshes nature reserve - most of which will be complete when Sweet Briar Marshes opens to the public in 2024 – involves securing the site with new or repaired fencing and adding new pedestrian gates.
Phase 3 – hub and facilities
Phase three of the development of Norfolk Wildlife Trust’s Sweet Briar Marshes nature reserves focuses on the facilities provided at the reserve to allow visitors to get closer to nature, such as lookout points and outdoor classrooms for school visits. Ideas such as a community hub and refreshments will also be explored.
Phase 2 - access and moving around the site
Phase two of the development of Norfolk Wildlife Trust’s Sweet Briar Marshes nature reserve focuses on the accessibility of the reserve and creating different walks around the site for all abilities.
Plaice
Plaice is a common sight all around our coasts - if you can spot it! They are extremely well camouflaged against the seabed and can even change colour to better match their surroundings.
Phase 4 - bridge, boardwalk and aerial walkway
Phase four of the development of Norfolk Wildlife Trust’s Sweet Briar Marshes nature reserve focuses on providing additional visitor facilities and access routes. A pedestrian bridge, aerial walkway and boardwalks are all possible design ideas.
Herb-paris
Herb-Paris has four oval leaves set in a cross, with an understated crown of yellow-green flowers rising from the middle. This makes it quite a distinctive plant of ancient and damp woodlands on…