£5 Million Wetlands Project Approved for Somerset Levels and Moors Friday, February 20, 2026 wetlands somerset waterquality phosphates biodiversity conservation wessexwater habitat eutrophication nature Somerset Council has approved a £5 million project to create new wetlands on the Somerset Levels and Moors, aiming to significantly improve water quality and biodiversity in the area. Wessex Water proposed the construction of … Read More
Stunning Sun Halo Captured Over Glastonbury Tor Wednesday, February 18, 2026 sunhalo glastonbury photography weather somerset atmosphere nature landscape cirrusclouds naturephotography Photographer Josh Dury seized a rare and captivating moment at Glastonbury Tor on Tuesday, February 17, by capturing an extraordinary sun halo. This mesmerizing weather phenomenon appears as a glowing ring encircling the sun, … Read More
Beavers to be Released into the Wild at Somerset National Trust Site Saturday, February 7, 2026 beavers wildlife conservation restoration nature somerset nationaltrust environment ecosystems reintroduction Beavers are poised to make a historic comeback in Somerset, as new licences have been issued for the release of these landscape-engineering mammals back into the wild. Natural England has authorised two releases in the South … Read More
New Somerset Nature Reserve Established Along Key Rural Cycling Route Sunday, January 11, 2026 somerset biodiversity cycling walking nature reserve conservation community volunteers hiking A new nature reserve, Hollybrook, is being developed as part of the Strawberry Line, a popular walking and cycling route crossing rural Somerset. This ambitious project aims to enhance local biodiversity while providing a … Read More
New Nature Reserve Boosts Biodiversity Along Somerset’s Key Rural Cycling Route Sunday, January 11, 2026 nature biodiversity cycling somerset strawberryline conservation volunteers pathways reserve accessibility A new nature reserve, Hollybrook, is being established along the popular Strawberry Line multi-user path in rural Somerset, enhancing both biodiversity and visitor experience. Stretching from Yatton railway station to … Read More
Ambitious Five-Year Plan to Transform Former Farmland into Thriving Wildlife Haven Tuesday, December 30, 2025 biodiversity community conservation restoration wildlife habitat volunteer ecology nature somerset Residents are being called upon to participate in a bold community-led initiative to restore biodiversity and rejuvenate a 16-acre site in Charlcombe Valley. Once used as grazing farmland, this area is set to be transformed … Read More