Local Wildlife Sites
Local Wildlife Sites are areas of land that are especially important for their wildlife. They are some of our most valuable wildlife areas.
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Peter Rabbit Woodland Trail
Langdon is lucky to have a wooden sculpture trail featuring Peter Rabbit and his friends.
Plastic-free tree planting initiative
Essex Wildlife Trust is working to revolutionise the way we plant trees to eliminate plastic in the tree planting process, and inspire the future generation of plastic-free tree planters.
Ray Island photo wins the public vote!
Essex Wildlife Trust’s Photography Competition 2018 winner announced
Urgent: Help protect Local Wildlife Sites
Essex Wildlife Trust urges people to call for protection for Local Wildlife Sites
Tree sparrow
A scarce and declining bird, the tree sparrow can be spotted on farmland and in woodlands; it is not an urban bird in the UK. It has a brown cap and black cheek-spots, unlike the similar house…
Tree bumblebee
The tree bumblebee is a new arrival to the UK. First recorded here in 2001, it is slowly spreading north. It prefers open woodland and garden habitats and can be found nesting in bird boxes and…
Recycling tree guards
Read how Essex and Suffolk Water are working with Essex Wildlife Trust on a plastic-free tree guard planting and recycling scheme.
Golden eagle
The enigmatic golden eagle disappeared from England and Wales in the 19th century due to severe persecution. Scottish birds suffered from the use of pesticides in the 20th century. Luckily, golden…
Plastic Tree Guards
A position statement from Essex Wildlife Trust on plastic tree guards.
Tree lungwort
Look out for this large, leafy lichen on trees in ancient woodlands in the west of the UK.
How to plant a tree
It might surprise you, but even the smallest of gardens can accommodate a tree!