Upland acid grassland and rush pasture
These grasslands, occupying much of the UK's heavily-grazed upland landscape, are of greater cultural than wildlife interest, but remain a habitat to some scarce and declining species.
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Thousands oppose plans that put protected habitats and much-loved wildlife at risk.
Over 12,000people are supporting wildlife charities’call to stop a major development which would build over 4,000 homeson legally protected habitats atTipner Westin Portsmouth Harbour.
Upland mixed ash wood
Beautiful displays of flowers spread under the gentle shade of unfurling ash leaves in spring, while in winter the abundant ferns and mosses mean these small, rocky woods retain a watery greenness…
How to Manage Chalk Stream Habitats
With so few chalk streams in the world, it's crucial that we keep them in good condition. But in trying to care for them, could we do more harm than good? In this guest blog, Andy Thomas from…
Rocky habitat
Rocky habitats are some of the most natural and untouched places in the UK. Often high up in the hills and hard to reach, they are havens for some of our rarest wildlife.
Habitat Restoration
The unique qualities of chalk streams make them havens for our wonderful wildlife, but these rare habitats are struggling in the face of mounting threats. We're boosting their health and resilience through the Watercress and Winterbournes Landscape Partnership Scheme.
Ambitious new mural project shines a spotlight on the Solent’s protected wildlife habitats
Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust has been working with Southampton-based artist and illustrator, Hannah Horn, to create a series of large, interlocking artworks that celebrate the…
Floodplain restoration partnership brings vital wildlife habitat to Lower Test Valley
The Lower Test Valley is reaping the benefits from newly restored habitats. In a project initiated and funded by the Environment Agency and Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust, the…
Rare habitat returns
Seagrass begins to flourish in the Hamble for the first time in almost 100 years.
New Isle of Wight mural highlights importance of the Solent’s carbon-storing seagrass habitats
A new mural, showcasing the Solent’s internationally important seagrass meadows, has been painted on a wall at the Isle of Wight Distillery by renowned wildlife street artist ATM.
Habitat Restoration at Little Ann
Chalk streams are fantastic places for wild fish, but only if they reach their full potential. The Watercress and Winterbournes partners have recently given the Pillhill Brook a helping hand.
Pewit Island Nature Reserve to be restored for wildlife
The small islet within Portsmouth harbour will benefit from a habitat restoration project in a joint exercise with the MoD and Natural England. Today, a Chinook helicopter delivered 56 tonnes of…