What is a nature reserve?
If you’ve ever visited a nature reserve, you’ll know how special they can be. Nature reserves are treasure troves of wildlife wonders, often hosting exciting rarities which had sadly become…
If you’ve ever visited a nature reserve, you’ll know how special they can be. Nature reserves are treasure troves of wildlife wonders, often hosting exciting rarities which had sadly become…
Martin De Retuerto, reserves manager at Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust, talks about why this nature reserve has huge personal significance for him
Flexford nature reserve is an urban oasis in the heart of Chandler’s Ford. Much loved by local people, it has an interesting mix of woodland and flower-rich wet meadows that support a variety of…
A wildlife rich meadow in the heart of the Meon Valley
We are looking for Livestock Looker volunteers to keep an eye on the health, welfare and location of our livestock.
Fishlake Meadows is an incredible wetland nature reserve in the southern Test Valley, just outside Romsey. Known for its beautiful and characteristic wildlife, it is home to more than 170…
Farlington Marshes, one of the Trust’s oldest nature reserves, is a coastal wildlife expanse with internationally important populations of wading birds and wildfowl.
Southampton based HPW Architecture are submitting a planning application to Test Valley Borough Council to transform the old World of Water site on Greatbridge Road, Romsey into a nature based…
Swanwick Lakes has become one of the Trust’s most popular nature reserves. Much of the reserve is woodland and comes alive with bird song in the spring. Swanwick Lakes is managed in partnership…
Bouldnor Forest is a fascinating nature reserve with a prehistoric past. Its variety of habitats including pine forest, heathland, cliffs and seagrass beds are home to plentiful wildlife.
Fringed with beech and yew woodlands, the chalk grassland at Broughton Down attracts an impressive variety of wildlife. With breathtaking views across the Test Valley to Danebury Hill Fort and…
One of the Trust’s smallest reserves, Coulters Dean is made up of broadleaved woodland and chalk grassland. This valued wildlife refuge is maintained by a local volunteer group and supported by…