Ants in your plants!
There are estimated to be over 60 species of ant in Britain and over 30 have been recorded in our two counties, making our region something of a hotspot. Here are some of our favourites.
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The plants that bear a Christmas crown
Most of us probably recognise the tune of the famous carol ‘the Holly and the Ivy’, if not the words of the song. But what do you know about these and the other most Christmassy of plants,…
New Forest Non-Native Plants
We work across the New Forest to tackle invasive, non-native plants threatening rivers, streams and habitats.
The best plants for bees and pollinators
Set up a ‘nectar café’ by planting flowers for pollinating insects like bees and butterflies
New project to control non-native plants set to launch this spring
The Lower Avon Non-Native Plant Project has been launched to help prevent the spread of invasive non-native plants.
New Forest gains vital guardian against invasive non-native plants
Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust is pleased to announce the appointment of Holly Fitzgerald as the New Forest Non-Native Plants Officer.
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…
How to plant a tree
It might surprise you, but even the smallest of gardens can accommodate a tree!
The Trust's response to the proposed desalination plant at Fawley
Last month, Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust urged Southern Water to reconsider their damaging proposals to build a desalination plant at Fawley, within the New Forest National Park.…
Fat Hens, Creeping Jennys and Town Hall Clocks: strange plant names in nature
Plants can have many names. An individual plant may be known by a common name (of which there may be several) along with its Latin name (which is unique to each plant). These names are frequently…
Employees from local businesses tackling invasive plant threat
This summer, staff members from Hampshire businesses have escaped their offices to enjoy the sunshine and make a difference to the local environment by donating their time to help the New Forest…
Rare plant bounces back at one of the world’s smallest Sites of Special Scientific Interest
10,000 field cow-wheat plants counted at St Lawrence Field Nature Reserve on the Isle of Wight