£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.
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Wetlands
Healthy wetlands store carbon and slow the flow of water, cleaning it naturally and reducing flood risk downstream. They support an abundance of plant life, which in turn provide perfect shelter,…
Meadow creation and enhancement - funding and advice
Norfolk Wildlife Trust can provide advice, support and delivery to landowners to help you create new areas of meadow and to enhance existing areas. We can provide site visits, advice on creating and enhancing meadows for wildlife as well as advice to support you in fulfilling stewardship requirements. We also provide a paid service to plan and deliver grassland creation and enhancement programmes from beginning to end.
Pond creation and restoration – funding and advice
Norfolk Wildlife Trust Advisers can provide advice on the management and restoration of ponds on your land and help you to find ways to fund this wildlife-friendly work. Following a free site visit, our Advisors will be able to confirm if your pond restoration work is eligible for funding via Natural England’s District Level Licensing scheme. We can then organise and oversee all pond restoration work at no cost to the landowner.
Population of UK's tallest bird hits record-breaking high
The population of Common Cranes, the UK's tallest bird, has hit a record high according to the latest breeding survey results.
There could be 'catastrophic damage' to nature if Wash Barrier plans go ahead
Alongside a variety of other conservation charities, we are warning of catastrophic damage to one of the UK's most important wetlands ahead of a public meeting in Hunstanton to discuss a…
Broadland Local Group
Norfolk Wildlife Trust's Broadland Local Group promotes and protects wildlife in Britain's largest protected wetland. They meet informally throughout the year for talks, walks, conservation work, and social events.
From learning more about our amazing natural heritage, to taking part in conservation work, and fundraising for the future – joining a Local Group provides invaluable support for Norfolk's wildlife.
From learning more about our amazing natural heritage, to taking part in conservation work, and fundraising for the future – joining a Local Group provides invaluable support for Norfolk's wildlife.
Wild cherry
The mass of white, frothy blossom on a wild cherry is a sight to behold. Planted as an ornamental tree, it also grows wild in woods and hedges. Its red fruits are the edible cherries we know and…
Wild angelica
The red-tinged, flower clusters of Wild angelica smell just like the garden variety, which is used in making cake decorations. Wild angelica likes damp places, such as wet meadows and wet…
Wild strawberry
The Wild strawberry produces miniature, edible versions of the juicy red fruits we so enjoy. Gathering wild food can be fun, but it's best to do it with an expert - come along to a Wildlife…
Leyland cypress
The Leyland cypress, or 'Leylandii', is a notorious tree that has been widely planted for its fast-growing nature. It easily can get out of control, shading gardens at the expense of…
Wild carrot
Wild carrot does, indeed, smell of carrots, but the roots are not like our cultivated, dinnertime favourite. Look for this umbellifer on chalk grasslands and coasts.