Natural Networks celebrates seven years of transforming nature and communities across Worcestershire

The initial stage of a project to restore nature across east Worcestershire has got the green light thanks to funding from The National Lottery Heritage Fund.

5271 trees have been planted and over 5700 hours contributed as a project to expand a woodland nature reserve and connect local communities to nature comes to an end.

Local schools and community groups have been planting trees at Green Farm, helping Worcestershire Wildlife Trust to take their first steps towards restoring the landscape.

Three ponds at Lower Smite Farm have undergone extensive restoration works to improve habitats for wildlife.

An exciting restoration project will soon start at Upton Warren, a popular nature reserve amongst birdwatchers.

A project to connect habitats and increase the abundance of wildlife in Worcestershire is celebrating the securing of funding to extend the project for another two years.

An area of a hidden nature reserve is being improved for wildlife thanks to funding from Severn Trent’s Boost for Biodiversity.

Work is due to get underway to restore a Wyre Forest heathland near Bewdley.

Orchids are starting to get their feet in the ground as part of a long-term meadow restoration project near Castlemorton.