Discovering Brampton Wood
Wildlife Watch member Elizabeth tells us about studying Brampton Wood for her John Muir Award
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Brampton Wood
Cambridgeshire's second largest ancient wood is over 900 years old!
A Very Muddy Brampton Wood
West Cambs reserves manager Aidan Matthews reflects on the implications of muddy conditions underfoot at Brampton Wood
Brampton Wood annual conifer removal
One of the most ancient woods in Cambridgeshire, Brampton Wood, undergoes annual autumnal conifer removal, returning it to native broad-leaved deciduous species. Caution, men at work!
A new perspective on Brampton Wood
Drones are an incredibly useful new tool in conservation. The Wildlife Trust BCN are investigating how we can use drones to help with our conservation and research work.
Award-winning dormouse film: Conserving Brampton's Indicator
Ellie Bladon tells us about the making of the short film "Conserving Brampton's Indicator" for the Back from the Brink film and photography competition
Brampton Wood - celebrating 30 years of being saved!
Thirty years ago this week Brampton Wood, Cambridgeshire, was successfully bought by the Trust saving its future for posterity - helped by the impactful endeavours of willing volunteers
Dormouse reintroduction in Brampton Wood - celebrating a 30 year success
Hazel dormice were reintroduced at Brampton Wood 30 years ago - the first ever UK reintroduction - and the population thrives to this day. Now a new batch has been added - the class of 2023 meets…
Thanks to Scott Bader and SDC Builders Ltd for funding much needed work at Brampton Wood
Thank you to our Corporate Investor Scott Bader and SDC Builders Ltd, for funding much needed work on woodland infrastructure and our Welcome Barn at Brampton Wood.
Wood warbler
Look for the wood warbler singing from the canopy of oak woodlands in the north and west of the UK. Green above, it has a distinctive, bright yellow throat and eyestripe.
Wood spurge
As its name suggests, Wood spurge is found in woodlands. It is an attractive evergreen that displays cup-shaped, green flowers in clusters and dark green leaves.
wood anemone
A spring delight, the wood anemone grows in dappled shade in ancient woodlands. Traditional management, such as coppicing, can help such flowers by opening up the woodland floor to sunlight.