Breathtaking Aerial Views Showcase the Beauty of Somerset Levels Tuesday, December 30, 2025 somerset levels drone aerial landscape wetlands environment ecology heritage conservation The Somerset Levels, a unique and striking landscape in southwest England, have been captured in astonishing detail through breathtaking drone footage. These aerial views reveal the vast expanse of flat, grassy wetlands … Read More
Rare Starved Wood-Sedge Rescued from Threat on Somerset Footpath Wednesday, December 24, 2025 conservation rareplants starvedwoodsedge somerset habitat speciesrecoverytrust wetlands biodiversity mendiphills endangered One of the UK’s rarest plants, the starved wood-sedge, has faced a new threat after it began growing directly on a public footpath in Somerset. Conservationists have intervened swiftly to protect this critically endangered … Read More
Rare Starved Wood-Sedge Rescued from Somerset Footpath Wednesday, December 24, 2025 starvedwood-sedge conservation somerset speciesrecoverytrust rareplants wetlands mendiphills habitatprotection plantpropagation biodiversity Conservationists have acted swiftly to save the starved wood-sedge, one of the UK’s rarest native plants, after it unexpectedly began growing on a public footpath in Somerset. This delicate grass-like species, naturally found … Read More
One of the UK’s Rarest Plants Rescued from Somerset Footpath Wednesday, December 24, 2025 starvedwood-sedge conservation somerset speciesrecoverytrust wetlands rareplants habitatloss mendiphills biodiversity endangered Conservationists have stepped in to protect one of the UK’s rarest plants after it “rather catastrophically decided” to grow on a public footpath, putting it at risk. The starved wood-sedge, a critically rare … Read More
Dozens of Homes Proposed Opposite Crewkerne School Monday, August 4, 2025 crewkerne housing development somerset wadham affordable planning environment infrastructure wetlands Plans for up to 67 new homes on the Goldwell Farm site, located opposite Wadham School in Crewkerne, Somerset, could move forward pending approval of revised proposals. Originally granted outline planning permission in June … Read More
Adorable Video Captures First Baby Beaver Born at Heal Somerset Thursday, July 10, 2025 beaver rewilding wildlife healsomerset ecology biodiversity conservation habitat river wetlands A charming new video marks a historic moment in Heal Somerset’s rewilding efforts—the first confirmed birth of a baby beaver, or kit, onsite. Captured on trail cameras earlier this week, this footage offers the first concrete … Read More