Roydon Woods Nature Reserve
An impressive patchwork of wildlife rich habitats
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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…
Assistant Reserves Officer takes on the iconic London Marathon
On Sunday 2nd October Assistant Reserves Officer, Ben Pickup, took on the iconic 2022 TCS London Marathon in aid of the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust raising an incredible £1683.…
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…
Downland Reserve Volunteers
We need volunteers to help us on our nature reserves and other land we manage.
Nature Reserve - Incident Report
Please let us know if you spot something on one of our Nature Reserves that you feel needs reporting. We won’t be able to respond to your feedback but it will help us to deal with some of the biggest challenges and keep a log of activity. Please don’t intervene or put your own health and safety at risk on site.
Southmoor Nature Reserve
A coastal grazing marsh and a haven for birds
Knighton Down Nature Reserve
A fascinating reserve with spectacular views and spooky historical surroundings.
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…
Spotlight On: Arreton Down Nature Reserve
Clouds of chalkhill blue butterflies, the high-pitched song of the great green bush cricket and breath-taking views across the Isle of Wight make Arreton Down nature reserve the perfect spot to…
Arreton Down Nature Reserve
Enjoy magnificent views over the Eastern Yar Valley in this exceptionally rich chalk grassland reserve, brimming with a huge variety of plants and insects.
Bouldnor Forest Nature Reserve
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.