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Wetlands
Healthy wetlands store carbon and slow the flow of water, cleaning it naturally and reducing flood risk downstream. They support an abundance of plant life, which in turn provide perfect shelter,…
Meet the moths of our wetlands and reedbeds
Moths are often overlooked, misunderstood and under-appreciated insects, yet our wetlands and reedbeds are home to some incredibly beautiful and really important moth species.
Celebrating wetlands - where land meets water
We may be a ‘wet’ nation, but wetlands – wildlife-rich, carbon-capturing oases – are in shorter supply than you might think. Wetlands have largely been removed from our landscape, and this loss is…
Happy World Wetlands Day! (And a Happy Smew Year!)
Charlotte Castle, our heritage and conservation trainee, uncovers what wetlands mean to us and our wildlife this World Wetlands Day
Lancashire Peat Partnership
Eco church diaries: October 2021
This month, St Michael's eco church welcomed children from St Michael’s School to their Bee Trail to learn all about these important pollinators.
Latest wildlife sightings – October 2021
The onset of autumn brought some exciting migratory birds, the first frost and stunning colour to our nature reserves last month.
Manchester's minibeasts
From our infamous worker bee to the more unusual looking shield bugs with bodies resembling medieval armour, Manchester is crawling with insects.
Care-Peat partnership
Sundews: What's that on the Lancashire Peat Partnership logo?
Lancashire’s peatlands are home to a myriad of amazing plants and animals, including the weird and wonderful carnivorous sundew. Not only one of our favourite plants, but also the symbol of the…
Mayor keen on wetland plan for wildlife
The Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, would like to see green swathes of Salford joining up with the Greenheart of Wigan to create a huge natural network for wildlife and people.