Himalayan balsam
As its name suggests, Himalayan balsam is from the Himalayas and was introduced here in 1839. It now an invasive weed of riverbanks and ditches, where it prevents native species from growing.
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Thanking volunteers for their help in the balsam battle
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust hosted an afternoon of tea and home-made cakes on 25 November to thank volunteers and to celebrate another successful season with the New Forest Non-…
New funding for 12 high‐impact projects to help tackle the climate crisis
The Wildlife Trusts unveil new nature recovery projects – restoring peatlands, saltmarsh, kelp forests, chalk grassland, wetlands and woods – to store carbon
New funding to help control invasive non-native plants in the New Forest
Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust are delighted to have secured £45,000 from the Environment Agency to tackle the spread of invasive non-native plants in the New Forest during 2021/22…
New Forest Non-Native Plants
This partnership project is turning the tide against the spread of invasive non-native plants in the New Forest, particularly along watercourses and stunning wetland habitats
Strong new laws needed to protect nature
The Prime Minister recently announced an Environment Bill to provide backing for their 25 year environmental Plan
Nightjars – The enigmatic birds of the New Forest
Trainee ecologist Shannon Rae shares her experience with European Nightjars in the New Forest, from their mesmerising aerial displays to their unique churring calls, uncover the mysteries of these…
Volunteers thanked for braving summer heatwave to join balsam battle
Teams of volunteers have received hearty thanks for joining the battle against invasive non-native plants in the New Forest this year.
New project to restore seagrass and tackle climate change launches
Today Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust launched an exciting new partnership with Boskalis Westminster Ltd to undertake a seagrass restoration project within the Solent, starting with…
Volunteers needed for nightingale surveys
We've joined forces with Hampshire Ornithological Society to try and halt the decline of the common nightingale in Hampshire
Thank you - New Forest land appeal
Thank you for making a donation to Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust. Your gift will help ensure precious wildlife can survive and thrive, from forest to foreshore.
New Forest Land Appeal thank you event booking
New Forest Land Appeal thank you event booking