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Accessible Reserves
Information about our accessible reserves.
Lightmoor
A wonderful, local wild place in the heart of Telford & Wrekin, the focus of much community activity.
Invitation to tender: Lightmoor flood meadow
We are inviting tenders for the supply and installation of a passive water treatment reed-bed and a septic tank 14000l at Lightmoor Flood Meadow in Telford.
The date for the return of the…
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.
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.
Wrekin Parking
Parking fees help to fund the conservation of Shropshire nature reserves.
The L.O.W. Down (Life on Wheels)
Access to nature reserves and green spaces isn't always as straightforward to everyone as it would seem.
SWT staff receives international award
Shropshire Wildlife Trust Communications Officer, Stuart Edmunds has been awarded for his efforts to protect pine martens in Shropshire. Stuart received the Animal Action Award, Conservation…
Finding wild orchids in Shropshire
Orchids have long held a mystique. Shropshire’s nature reserves and wild places are full of orchids, you just need to look in the right place at the right time.
Local Wildlife Sites
In addition to caring for our 40 nature reserves, we survey over 600 Wildlife Sites across the county.
Bad news for bees: Government reverses ban on bee-killing neonicotinoids
The Government has bowed to pressure from the National Farmers Union and agreed to authorise the use of the highly damaging neonicotinoid thiamethoxam for the treatment of sugar beet seed in 2021…