The Lizard becomes one of the largest National Nature Reserves in the South West
Natural England, The National Trust, and Cornwall Wildlife Trust are pleased to announce that the Lizard National Nature Reserve will be extended on 31st August 2016.
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Rocky habitat
Rocky habitats are some of the most natural and untouched places in the UK. Often high up in the hills and hard to reach, they are havens for some of our rarest wildlife.
Protecting one of the world's rarest habitats: lowland heath
We’ve lost approximately 80 per cent of our lowland heath in Britain over just the last 200 years.
We chatted with our West Cornwall Reserves Manager, Nick Marriott, to find out about our…
Looe Island Nature Reserve
Looe Island is a marine nature reserve and the waters around it are teaming with life. The island provides a quiet haven for wildlife, with a variety of habitats.
Live Looe Island Nature Reserve webcam
What wildlife can you spot on our Looe Island Nature Reserve webcam?
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.
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.
Common lizard
Look out for a common lizard basking in the warm sun as you wander around heathlands, moorlands and grasslands. You might even be lucky enough to spot one in your garden, too!
Attack on nature at Rosenannon Downs nature reserve
Arson attack burns around a quarter of Cornwall Wildlife Trust nature reserve.
Lizard orchid
The petals of the rare Lizard orchid's flowers form the head, legs and long tail of a lizard. They are greenish, with light pink spots and stripes, and smell strongly of goats! Spot this tall…
Stunning Island Nature Reserve Opens For Season
Once again Looe Island Nature Reserve is taking bookings for their ever popular Guided Walks. So now is the time to book your place to visit Cornwall Wildlife Trust’s stunning Island Nature…
Maerl: a hidden and precious habitat
Diving over a maerl bed is best described as like flying over a shagpile carpet made up of purple twiglets! It is an incredible sight. A huge diversity of fascinating marine creatures live in and…