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Latest news, blogs, podcasts and other updates from Cornwall Wildlife Trust
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.
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.
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.
Twelfth Open Gardens season a huge success, despite the weather
Cornwall Wildlife Trust’s Open Gardens programme showcases some of Cornwall’s best wildlife-friendly gardens to members of the public. With a common theme of providing a home for wildlife, the…
Great diving beetle
The great diving beetle is a large and voracious predator of ponds and slow-moving waterways. Blackish-green in colour, it can be spotted coming to the surface to replenish the air supply it…
Farmers come together and help ensure badger vaccination success for second year
Covid-19 restrictions have led to delays and postponements of many activities this year. However, thanks to the efforts of a small group of farmers in mid-Cornwall, badger vaccination in a bid to…
Record year for badger vaccinations in Cornwall as Wildlife Trust hail trailblazing farmers for success
Vaccinations gain ground in Cornwall, with 251 badgers vaccinated during the 2022 season, although two new cull areas announced.
Good news for west Cornwall's waterways - Drift, Argal, Stithians and Cober catchments
Increased biodiversity shows vastly improved water quality in west Cornwall's upstream waterways.
Common pond skater
The common pond skater can be seen 'skating' over the surface of ponds, lakes, ditches and slow-moving rivers. It is predatory, feeding on small insects by detecting vibrations in the…
Greater pond sedge
A tussocky sedge, Greater pond sedge has stout, upright flower spikes, strap-like leaves and triangular stems. It prefers lowland wetland habitats on heavy soils.