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"Future Fit Homes" – FREE Lunchtime Talk at Robinswood Hill, tomorrow at 12:30pm. The future is uncertain, but we can shape it in wildlife-friendly ways. Join Elizabeth Hall to explore how ecology begins at home—and simple steps to future-proof your living space. Find out more: ow.ly/5P6X50VzYLx

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🦉 Nature is under threat. Part 3 of the Planning Bill could undo decades of progress by weakening protections & fast-tracking harmful development. 🌱 There’s still time to act—read this blog & email your MP to #ProtectNature. 👉 ow.ly/1wSa50VxxSW #PlanningBill

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GWT were delighted to welcome Tracklements to a farm near Newent for a tree planting day in March. Following their generous donation to our Severn Treescapes project, they joined us in planting over 100 trees and whips to support nature's connectivity across the landscape. Thank you, Tracklements!

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🌿 Protecting Gloucestershire’s Heathlands! Home to adders, nightjars & silver-studded blues 🐍🦋, these rare habitats vanish without care. We're restoring them to safeguard wildlife. 🌾 Why, when & how? 👉 gloucestershirewildlifetrust.co.uk/heathland-ma... #HeathlandManagement

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We've teamed up with Gloucester City Council to expand wetlands at Plock Court, holding back 1 million litres of floodwater to help protect local homes and infrastructure. Three new scrapes support wildlife 🦋, while fresh planting boosts water absorption and biodiversity 🌸. youtu.be/XDTClx3ZMhk

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Celebrating Community Garden Week! 🌿🌍 As part of the Gloucester & Cheltenham Waterscapes initiative, we've worked with community groups to create rain gardens at Tuffley Community Centre in Gloucester and Springbank Community Centre in Cheltenham. (1/4)

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We recently welcomed the Secretary of State for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Steve Reed MP, to Gloucestershire to showcase the fantastic Eelscapes Landscape Recovery project. Funded by DEFRA, Eelscapes is being developed by GWT, @wwtworldwide.bsky.social and the EA. #landscaperecovery

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📷 Our 2025 photography competition is now open for entries 📱. Head out to your nearest green space with your camera or smartphone, and share the love for nature by entering up to three photos! www.gloucestershirewildlifetrust.co.uk/photography-...

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Look at the beautiful wild native #daffodils with our staff member, Alex, at Gwen and Vera's Fields! 🌼 In the 'Golden Triangle,' one of the last meadows featuring these vibrant blooms. Spring brings a carpet of daffodils, attracting birds to orchard trees and woodland. youtu.be/uPHnqRtk4pw

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On Friday night, a wildfire burnt areas of Juniper Hill Fields and the neighbouring Juniper Hill SSSI. It is really disappointing to see this damage caused to these important sites for wildlife. (1/3)

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Here’s the recording of last week’s lunchtime talk on how we use geospatial technology to support conservation efforts. Our GIS Officers, Molly Beetham and Paul Scott, delivered an insightful session titled "Squeezing Gloucestershire Inside a Laptop". youtu.be/aECRaxivii4

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🎉 Exciting News! The Western Forest is the first new national forest! Partners from across the West of England, #Gloucestershire, and Wiltshire have come together to create a forest network for people and wildlife at a truly landscape scale. 🌿 We can’t wait to get started! 🦋🌳 #WesternForest

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Some exciting news we’re part of @gloswildlife.bsky.social about the new national forest coming to Gloucestershire and neighbours: New national forest to see 20m trees planted www.bbc.com/news/article...

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💚 Support this once-in-a-generation opportunity! A new nature reserve in the Stroud Valleys will reconnect the Golden Valley & Stroud Commons, creating a vital wildlife corridor. Help species thrive—donate today & become a Meadow Maker! 🔗 www.gloucestershirewildlifetrust.co.uk/meadowmaker-...

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📸 Caption This! 🎭 Nature always has surprises in store, and this kingfisher’s latest catch is definitely unexpected! 🐦💙 Instead of a fish, it’s got an amphibious treat—talk about a plot twist! 😲🐸 Now it’s your turn! Drop your best caption in the comments below. 📸Nathan Thomas Bettell

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💙 Here’s our young ambassador, Ayyash, sharing his inspiring speech on protecting our planet! 🌱 His powerful words earned him the runner-up spot in the Look Who’s Talking competition in Gloucester, where he proudly represented Heron Primary School. 🏆🎤 #protectnature #ptorectourplanet #cricklyhill

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Have you missed our lunchtime talk by Meyrick Brentnall, our Severnside Project Manager, on Gloucester Nature Park? He shared the vision for this exciting new green space for wildlife and the community. Watch it now and let us know your thoughts! 🎥 youtu.be/UKuc5gOwkH4

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🐍 Exciting news! Tom Uridge, our Project Specialist, has spotted the first male #adder of the season at Kilkenny Nature Reserve! 🐍😍 Discover how we’re helping this iconic species thrive through our Recovering #Adders on the #Cotswold Escarpment project: ow.ly/1Jt750VeR0x

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A couple of our staff joined the Annual Large Blue committee meeting run by our partners, Royal Entomological Society. A really useful and inspirational gathering, sharing opportunities, learnings and knowledge all about Large Blue Butterflies and management techniques for them.

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We had an amazing litter-picking day at Frome Banks Nature Reserve in #Stroud last week! 🌿♻️ With the fantastic support of Stroud Valleys Project and @strouddc.bsky.social, 20 dedicated volunteers joined us as part of the Wilder Frome and Severn Vale Catchment Partnership. 💚🌊 📸 Kai'a Bellamy

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🐾 Want to get closer to #wildlife? Check out our 7 top tips for amazing wildlife experiences using the art of fieldcraft! 🌿👀 Learn how to observe nature like a pro: patience, stealth & the right approach make all the difference! 🦊🍃 Read more 👉 ow.ly/5X7q50Va5ca #WildlifeWatching #NatureTips

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Yesterday, our team gathered for an incredible #TreePlanting session, joined by @cotswoldsnl.bsky.social for a true community effort to restore nature. 🌳💚 Thanks to all who got their hands dirty for wildlife! Together, we’re growing a greener, wilder future. 🌿✨ #NatureRecovery

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🦉 "And the award for Best Villain Stare goes to... ME!" 🦉 With a glare this intense, this little owl deserves an Owlscar for Best Dramatic Performance! 🎭🏆 Any other nominations for nature’s best villain? 👀 #AcademyAwards #Oscars2025

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🦫 Big news for #beavers this weekend: the government has announced a new licensing framework to allow the release of beavers into the wild in England. Read our response here: ow.ly/LvTu50V8i1H

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🐸 First #Frogspawn Sighting of the Year! 🌿 Here’s our first recorded frogspawn of the year at GCER! A true sign that spring is on its way. 🌱✨ The plant you see is starwort—a native plant that offers vital shelter for early-spawning amphibians like newts.

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🐍 Improving Adder habitat on the #Cotswold escarpment! 🌿 Check out our work at #LeckhamptonHill, restoring vital habitat for this endangered species with GWT volunteers, #Cotswold Wardens & Cheltenham Borough Council. 🎥Watch & share! youtu.be/3c0BAJPRSrE

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🌿 Looking for a new hobby? 🌞 Want to get out in nature? 🌳 Want to meet new people? 👥 Volunteering is a great way to try something new whilst supporting a good cause! 💚 Why not become one of our Water Guardians or a habitat management helper 🍃? 🔗 ow.ly/1zRx50V1bfB

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💌 Love is in the air—and so is the call to protect nature! 🌿 This #ValentinesDay share your love for wildlife and your special someone by sending an eCard. No paper, no waste—just a heartfelt message that helps protect the wild places we all cherish. 👉 gloucestershirewildlifetrust.co.uk/eCards

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💌 This #ValentinesDay, show love without harming the planet. eCards save paper, plastic, and fuel—meaning less waste and more nature! 🌿🐦 Send a eCard and donate the cost to GWT. Your small act of kindness can help protect local wildlife and wild spaces! www.dontsendmeacard.com/ecards/chari...

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At our Robinswood Hill office, our staff social team hosted a crochet craft session during the break! 🧶💚 These monthly socials strengthen our workplace community, share skills, and bring us together. At GWT, we support #wildlife, wild places, and the people making it happen! 🌿

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Join our Do One Thing Project Officer, Carmen Orr, as she visits the inspiring Roots Café in #Gloucester —now a vibrant refill shop! 🌿🛍️ 💚 Discover how they’re making #sustainable shopping easy and accessible for the community! ♻️✨ www.youtube.com/watch?v=aLer...

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2024 was the hottest year on record, with CO₂ now double pre-industrial levels (NOAA). But projects like Severn Treescapes offer hope! 🌳✨ Juliet Hynes (GWT) explores how woodland restoration can slow rising carbon. 📖 Read more: www.gloucestershirewildlifetrust.co.uk/blog/juliet-...

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Meet our incredible East Land Management Team! This hardworking group is dedicated to taking care of nature reserves in the east of Gloucestershire, including the stunning #CrickleyHill. A huge thank you to the team for all their efforts in preserving and enhancing our natural spaces. 💚

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Nice little mention for @gloswildlife.bsky.social as part of the BBC Gloucestershire roundup, and what better way is there to start the year with some community tree planting and habitat creation? Gloucestershire in pics: Royals and tree planting www.bbc.com/news/article...

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🌳 The UK's #woodland cover is just 13%, compared to Europe’s average of 46%. As the third-largest importer of timber globally, it’s time to take action! 🌍 The Severn Treescapes Project is creating a 60-mile corridor of tree cover from Wye to Wyre🌿 youtu.be/ULQMQZng4jI?...

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🐍✨ Exciting news from Crickley Hill! Our team installed a stunning adder-themed bench and sculpture, celebrating these incredible creatures & their habitats. Funded by @naturalengland.bsky.social's Species Recovery Programme. Share your photos! 📸 #Adders #crickleyhill 💚 ow.ly/7Keg50TXp9k

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