Bissoe Valley
A former mine site, with newly planted woodland, ponds and regenerating heathland
A former mine site, with newly planted woodland, ponds and regenerating heathland
Nestling in deep oak woodland, the Carminowe Valley Garden is an abundant wildlife garden, overlooking the beautiful Carminowe Valley towards Loe Pool, and is the latest to open as part of…
A fantastic site for spotting birds, the reserve is home to an extensive network of saltmarsh and mudflats on the western edge of the River Tamar.
A beautifully scented plant, the arching stems and bell-shaped flowers of Lily-of-the-valley can be seen in many woodlands. Despite its delicate appearance, this plant is highly toxic.
This 7.7-acre old mining site turned nature reserve is a MUST SEE, with remnants of the past and a popular coast-to-coast trail to enjoy.
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Chicken of the woods is a sulphur-yellow bracket fungus of trees in woods, parks and gardens. It can often be found in tiered clusters on oak, but also likes beech, chestnut, cherry and even yew…
The green hairstreak is the UK's only green butterfly. Look out for the vibrant, metallic sheen of the undersides of its wings on grassland and moorland, and along woodland rides.
Cornwall Beaver Project announced some fantastic news last week with the arrival of at least two kits (juvenile beavers) at the 5 acre fenced site at Woodland Valley Farm in Ladock near Truro.…
After being hunted to extinction in the UK 400 years ago beavers are now back in Cornwall thanks to a partnership between Cornwall Wildlife Trust and Woodland Valley Farm in Ladock near Truro…
8 out of 10 people who shared their experiences of nature in lockdown last year planned to visit a nature reserve in the next 12 months. Whilst most of us are enjoying nature locally at the minute…
The laughing 'yaffle' call of the green woodpecker can be heard in our woodlands, parks and gardens. Look out for it hopping about your lawn, searching for ants to eat.