Sand dunes
Sand dunes are places of constant change and movement. Wander through them on warm summer days for orchids, bees and other wildlife, or experience the forces of nature behind their creation - the…
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Past Projects
Some of our previous conservation work on land, at sea and with people.
Sand sedge
Sand sedge is an important feature of our coastal sand dunes, helping to stabilise the dunes, which allows them to grow up and become colonised by other species.
The first World Sand Dune Day puts a spotlight on at-risk sand creatures and biodiversity
Today marks the first World Sand Dune Day and is the first awareness day of its kind celebrating the beauty and biodiversity of sand dunes.
Inspired by famous conservationist, John Muir, make memories while protecting the sand dunes in Cornwall this summer
The Dynamic Dunescapes project announces a new partnership with John Muir environmental award, encouraging families to learn about and enjoy time in the sand dunes.
Military training exercise to help sand dune habitat restoration and boost biodiversity at Penhale Dunes, Cornwall
Working with Cornwall Wildlife Trust, this week The British Army will remove patches of scrub from overgrown areas of sand dunes on MOD land as part of a training exercise using JCB diggers, to…
Sand eel
Sand eels are a hugely important part of our marine ecosystem. In fact, the fledgling success of our breeding seabirds entirely depends on them.
Sand lizard
The sand lizard is extremely rare due to the loss of its sandy heath and dune habitats. Reintroduction programmes have helped establish new populations.
New Managing Director to help Cornwall build back better
With all this talk of ‘build, build, build’, the climate and nature crisis and a looming recession, it’s reassuring to hear that a long-established, Cornish company providing trusted, professional…
Making Space for Sand
The Making Space for Sand Project aims to provide a better understanding of the problems associated with sea level rise and coastal change, encouraging a more sustainable use of the coastal fringe and supporting a more natural, ecosystem-based approach to coastal management.
Sand hopper
Sand Hoppers really live up to their name, jumping high into the air when disturbed.
Sand martin
The tiny, brown-and-white sand martin is a common summer visitor to the UK, nesting in colonies on rivers, lakes and flooded gravel pits. It returns to Africa in winter.