Pochard
The once-common pochard is now under threat because its populations are declining rapidly. The UK is an important winter destination for the pochard, with 48,000 birds visiting our wetlands and…
Search
Search
Orchard
A visit to a traditional orchard reveals gnarled old trunks of fruit and nut trees bursting with blossoms and young leaves in springtime, with wildflowers and insects populating summer’s long…
Red-crested pochard
This striking duck was introduced to the UK and is now established as a breeding bird in England.
Orchard project volunteers needed
Could you help Orchards East, an exciting new Heritage Lottery funded project across the Eastern region, to survey existing orchards?
How each stage of the coppice cycle benefits wildlife
The word ‘coppice’ comes from Old French and means 'a cut over forest’. It is a traditional method of woodland management that involves repeatedly felling trees at the base (or stool), and…
My wild job
Hi! I’m Gemma and I am the Campaigns Assistant for Essex Wildlife Trust. In my job, I try to share my passion for nature with others, while encouraging people to love, care and take action for…
Jobs
We are always looking for passionate people to join our team. If you have an interest in nature conservation, we would love to hear from you. Browse our current job opportunities.
My recharger
David works as a paramedic so he comes under a lot of stress and works unpredictable hours. He comes to Thameside on his days off to collect his thoughts. Walking his dog here helps him to…
For the love of orchards
Orchards East has launched in Bedfordshire - the core aim is to preserve ancient fruit trees
My commute
Richard could stick to the road on his commute, but taking a shortcut through the woods is far more relaxing, even if he does get muddy trousers.
Orchards East - Get Involved
Orchards East is an exciting environmental and cultural project covering six counties in the east of England - Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Essex, Hertfordshire, Norfolk and Suffolk.
Coppicing at Hayley Wood
Communications Officer Rob Enderby joins a weekend coppicing workshop in Hayley Wood to find out more about this ancient tradition and its benefits for wildlife.