A fond farewell to Bouldnor Forest Nature Reserve
From 20 July, the Trust will no longer manage Bouldnor Forest Nature Reserve as our lease has come to an end. The reserve is owned by the Forestry Commission, which we have leased since 2011.
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Our Nature Reserves
Full list of nature reserves in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight
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…
Visiting Nature Reserves
We love nature and we want others to love it too.
Flexford Nature Reserve
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…
Remarkable moth discoveries at Pamber Forest Nature Reserve
This year has seen some intensive moth recording at Pamber Forest Nature Reserve, resulting in remarkable discoveries - including two new species for Hampshire.
Swanwick Lakes Nature Reserve
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…
Farlington Marshes Nature Reserve
Farlington Marshes, one of the Trust’s oldest nature reserves, is a coastal wildlife expanse with internationally important populations of wading birds and wildfowl.
Dog walking on our nature reserves
We're proud of the fact that many of our nature reserves are beautiful, inviting and attractive to people looking for nice places to walk their four legged friends. Here are some simple ways that you can enjoy walking your dog on our nature reserves whilst preserving their value for wildlife.
Commercial Use of Our Nature Reserves
Our nature reserves are sensitive spaces for wildlife. Any organised or commercial activity must be carefully managed to protect them.
Southmoor Nature Reserve
A coastal grazing marsh and a haven for birds
Testwood Lakes Nature Reserve
Testwood Lakes is a hidden wildlife haven where lapwing, oystercatcher and great crested grebe breed in the spring, and butterflies, dragonflies and damselflies gather in the summer. A beautiful…