Kelp forests
Forests of kelp sway in shallow sunlit waters, offering shelter to a host of sea life from tiny worms to juvenile fish.
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News, blogs and podcasts
Latest news, blogs, podcasts and other updates from Cornwall Wildlife Trust
Ancient Cornish moors gain landmark National Nature Reserve status  
Today the Mid Cornwall Moors — including Cornwall Wildlife Trust's Helman Tor nature reserve — is declared the 14th site in the King’s Series of National Nature Reserves.
Ancient Woodland Inventory (AWI) Update Project
The Ancient Woodland Inventory (AWI) aims to identify woodland and wood pasture that has been continuously present for the last 400 years (since 1600).
Caledonian forest
Caledonian forest forms an integral part of some of our wildest landscapes - extensive pine forests merge with heathlands, wetlands and montane habitats and create areas large enough for wildcat,…
News and Events from our Associated Groups
Read stories from local groups across Cornwall and find out how to get involved with their latest events.
Storm petrel
Our smallest breeding seabird, the storm petrel is barely larger than a house martin! They mostly nest among rocks or in burrows on small offshore islands.
Forest bug
The shoulders of the forest bug are distinctive - they are square-cut, almost rounded, unlike the other 'spiked' shield bugs. This bug can be found in woodlands, feeding on the sap of…
Dam good news for beavers: Wild release application process open
Cornwall Wildlife Trust welcomes the news that the UK Government is now accepting applications for licensed wild release of beavers in England.
Rare cuttlefish found on beach among many washed-up victims of Cornwall’s winter storms
The sighting of a pink cuttlefish, a rare species to find in Britain, was made by Cornwall Wildlife Trust volunteers in Mounts Bay after winter storms and strong winds battered Cornwall’s…
Great news for Cornwall’s wildlife and wild places!
We did it! Thanks to an online campaign and some hard work behind the scenes, Cornwall's wildlife and wild places now have more protection.