Holly Banks
A tranquil landscape with dense hedgerows and grand old ash and oak trees
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Accessible Reserves
Information about our accessible reserves.
Holly
Holly is a much-loved evergreen tree - its shiny, spiky leaves and bright red berries being a favourite in Christmas decorations. Found in all kinds of habitats, it provides an important winter…
Holly blue
Look out for the small Holly Blue in your garden or local park. It is the first blue butterfly to emerge in spring, and a second generation appears in summer. The caterpillars are fond of holly…
Nature & Health - Holly Jones
Holly is currently on a traineeship with us, monitoring wildlife across Shropshire.
In her inspiring blog, she describes how reconnecting with nature has helped her through difficult times…
Celebrating our ancient holly grove for National Tree Week
In celebration of National Tree Week we explore The Hollies as winter begins to take hold. This nature reserve contains a scattered grove of holly trees, some of which are three or four centuries…
Sea-holly
The spiky, silvery leaves of Sea-holly give this plants its common name. Look for its beautiful, thistle-like, blue blooms on coastlines and sand dunes in summer.
Nature Reserves
Most people live within a few miles of a Wildlife Trust nature reserve. From ancient woodlands to meadows and wetlands, they’re just waiting to be explored.
The Hollies
Ancient hollies on the Stiperstones.
Bank vole
The chestnut-brown bank vole is our smallest vole and can be found in hedgerows, woodlands, parks and gardens. It is ideal prey for owls, weasels and kestrels.
Nature deserves better
Help us to tell the UK Government that nature deserves better! The UK Government are developing targets to meet the commitments in the Environment Acts. It says these are ambitious plans for nature recovery - and yet current plans would mean less wildlife in England in 20 years time. the UK Government must act NOW. Demand more for nature by signing our petition.