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Herefordshire Wildlife Trust @herefordshirewt.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

We're looking for our next Nature Reserves Manager to look after our wonderful reserves across Herefordshire including traditional orchards, ancient woodland, wetlands and wildflower meadows. Apply today via our website 👉 www.herefordshirewt.org/jobs/nature-...

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Herefordshire Wildlife Trust @herefordshirewt.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

Being in nature helps reduce stress, improves mood, and boosts health🌿💚 How would having more green spaces near you make a difference? Share your thoughts in the comments👇

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Herefordshire Wildlife Trust @herefordshirewt.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

Herefordshire's Local Nature Recovery Strategy is being finalised: HAVE YOUR SAY! To make the LNRS the best it can be, it needs people, with local knowledge, to submit feedback before the consultation closes -Sunday 22 March www.herefordshire.gov.uk/lnrsconsultation

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Herefordshire Wildlife Trust @herefordshirewt.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

Looking for a change? We're currently advertising two (very different!) jobs:

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Herefordshire Wildlife Trust @herefordshirewt.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

Next week: our Ross-on-Wye branch group will welcome our new CEO Saul Herbert at their next meeting.

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Worcestershire Wildlife Trust @worcswt.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

Our #SevernTreescapes team had a great day out looking at how to plan & plant an orchard thx to funding from @ptes-org.bsky.social & Better Future Renewables 🙏🌳🍎🍐🍒 Severn Treescapes is a partnership with @gloswildlife.bsky.social & @herefordshirewt.bsky.social

5 photos showing people at a workshop for planting orchards - showing people carrying tools, bashing in a post, fixing a tree guard, planting a fruit tree. It's a sunny day.

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Herefordshire Wildlife Trust @herefordshirewt.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

🎉Saul Herbert joined the Trust on the first of January 2026 as our new CEO. He brings a wealth of experience from the conservation sector and we're thrilled to welcome him to the team: www.herefordshirewt.org/news/saul-he...

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Saul Herbert appointed as new CEO of Herefordshire Wildlife Trust | Herefordshire Wildlife Trust

Saul Herbert joined the Trust on the first of January 2026 as its new CEO and brings a wealth of experience from the conservation sector.

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Herefordshire Wildlife Trust @herefordshirewt.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

Our Severn Treescapes Project is happy to announce our third season of orchard workshops. Booking: www.eventbrite.com/cc/orchard-w... / severntreescapes@gloucestershirewildlifetrust.co.uk Funded by the The National Lottery Heritage Fund and Wye Valley Farming in Protected Landscapes.

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Dr Ellie Chowns MP @elliechowns.bsky.social · 22/12/2025

Great to join River Action for the launch of their Agricultural Water Pollution strategy in Parliament - such an important issue and very close to my heart!

Ellie smiling and holding a sign saying "I support farming for clean rivers"

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Herefordshire Wildlife Trust @herefordshirewt.bsky.social · 17/12/2025

Make an end-of-year donation of what you would have spent on Christmas cards and stamps via #DontSendMeACard and send up to x100 Christmas e-cards in support of Herefordshire Wildlife Trust! 🎄❤️ 👉 www.dontsendmeacard.com/ecards/chari...

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Herefordshire Wildlife Trust @herefordshirewt.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

🚨A nightmare before Christmas for nature. The UK Government plans to weaken BNG and water down Habitats Regulations - putting wildlife and National Parks at risk. Find out more www.wildlifetrusts.org/news/nightmare-christmas-worst-environmental-regression-decades-looms

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Nightmare before Christmas: worst environmental regression in decades looms | The Wildlife Trusts

Labour’s list of broken promises mounts

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Herefordshire Wildlife Trust @herefordshirewt.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

Unwrap a WILD winter! #12DaysWild is back and sign-up is now open ❄️🦌✨ We’re challenging you to experience the magic of nature every day from Dec 25th until Jan 5th. Join us and make your winter wonderfully whimsical 👉 www.wildlifetrusts.org/12dayswild

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12 Days Wild | The Wildlife Trusts

Take part in The Wildlife Trusts' 12 Days of Wild Christmas! We're encouraging everyone to spend 12 Days Wild this year, and get outdoors during the festive period. Sign up and we'll give you lots of ...

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Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust @gloswildlife.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

Productive landscapes that contain plenty of trees can also reap rewards for wildlife. See how one farmer is transforming her land, working with #SevernTreescapes. Severn Treescapes is a National Lottery Heritage Fund funded partnership with @worcswt.bsky.social and @herefordshirewt.bsky.social

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Worcestershire Wildlife Trust @worcswt.bsky.social · 27/11/2025

Our #SevernTreescapes team works with land managers to plant trees in places that are right for their land. This #NationalTreeWeek, see how one farmer is adding lines of trees to shelter crops from the wind & creating ponds to hold water 🌳 @gloswildlife.bsky.social & @herefordshirewt.bsky.social

2 photos showing the same wide landscape - one ('now') has fewer trees than the other ('future')

A wide landscape image of fields, hedges, houses in the distance

The same wide landscape image of fields, hedges, houses in the distance as in the previous image but this has more trees and scattered ponds

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Worcestershire Wildlife Trust @worcswt.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

Want to know more about the importance of hedgerows as well as get involved with planting up a hedge and timber coppice? Then join our #SevernTreescapes team next Thursday for a hedgerow and coppice workshop near Grafton Flyford. Find out more 👇 www.worcswildlifetrust.co.uk/events/2025-...

A mature hedgerow on the right side of the image leads into the distance. There's a field to the left. There are the words 'hedgerow and coppice workshop' and 'Severn Treescapes' overlaying the photo.

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Herefordshire Wildlife Trust @herefordshirewt.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

*Queenswood Café & Visitor Centre Closed Thursday 13th November* The woodlands, arboretum, playground and toilets all open as usual.

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Herefordshire Wildlife Trust @herefordshirewt.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

Thanks for coming and helping to manage this special little nature reserve 💚

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Herefordshire Wildlife Trust @herefordshirewt.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

www.herefordtimes.com/news/2558102... 🤞 Fingers crossed that plans are not now taken forward and this threat to the historic Lugg Meadows is over. 👏 Fantastic effort from the local community and supporters from across the country who opposed the development.

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Campaigners' delight as controversial housing estate plan heads for refusal

Campaigners are celebrating as a controversial plan to build 265 houses between Hereford and a treasured nature reserve appears to be headed for…

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Worcestershire Wildlife Trust @worcswt.bsky.social · 07/10/2025

Join our #SevernTreescapes colleagues for a Pie & Pint evening in Ledbury on 4 Nov for farmers, landowners & managers who care about the health of the River Leadon, its tributaries & the wildlife it supports www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/pie-pint-r... @gloswildlife.bsky.social @herefordshirewt.bsky.social

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Herefordshire Wildlife Trust @herefordshirewt.bsky.social · 24/09/2025

The Lugg Meadows SSSI are one Hereford's true treasures where curlew and skylark, reed bunting, snake’s head fritillaries and narrow-leaved water-dropwort, clutch to a disappearing world. Today these meadows are under threat. Please help: www.herefordshirewt.org/news/lugg-me...

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Lugg Meadows Nature Reserve under threat from huge development: UPDATE | Herefordshire Wildlife Trust

Herefordshire Wildlife Trust will be submitting a further objection to the revised planning application for the development of land East of Hereford (Planning reference P240422/F) which borders the Lu...

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Herefordshire Wildlife Trust @herefordshirewt.bsky.social · 02/09/2025

*Find out all about Riverfly Surveying this Saturday!* All ages very welcome (under 18s must be supervised by a parent or guardian at all times!) Full details and to reserve a FREE place: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/riverfly-s...

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Riverfly Survey

Join Herefordshire Wildlife Trust in undertaking a riverfly survey at Mansel Lacy.

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mapplebeck.bsky.social @mapplebeck.bsky.social · 01/09/2025

A magnificent crack willow, found in boggy corner whilst hunting for glacial ponds in @herefordshirewt.bsky.social‬ Sturts reserve. Name is not a drug reference (though willows are valued for their pain-relieving properties), but for its habit of splitting and developing deep cracks.

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Herefordshire Wildlife Trust @herefordshirewt.bsky.social · 28/08/2025

Do you want to do more for nature but unsure where to start? Maybe you just need some additional support or advice? We want to hear your views to help us shape how we support and collaborate with communities over the next few years. 👉 us1.list-manage.com/survey?u=38f...

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clancic.bsky.social @clancic.bsky.social · 17/08/2025

Small but enthusiastic turnout at Bartonsham Meadows yesterday. Highlight for me was the yellow form of Deuterosminthurus pallipes (a globular springtail) @herefordshirewt.bsky.social

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Herefordshire Wildlife Trust @herefordshirewt.bsky.social · 14/08/2025

A lovely morning spent carrying out riverfly monitoring by a cool, shady stream. A great way to check on the health of a stream or river and be alerted to any pollution incidents. Part of the Wye Adapt to Climate Change project, supported by funding from the National Lottery Community Fund

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Herefordshire Wildlife Trust @herefordshirewt.bsky.social · 31/07/2025

Today is the LAST DAY when you can join Herefordshire Wildlife Trust and get 15 months of membership for the price of 12! 👉https://www.herefordshirewt.org/join-herefordshire-wildlife-trust-today-and-get-3-months-free

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clancic.bsky.social @clancic.bsky.social · 30/07/2025

Another date for your diaries. We will be there to identify stuff! @herefordshirewt.bsky.social

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clancic.bsky.social @clancic.bsky.social · 29/07/2025

No need to book just turn up!!

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Herefordshire Wildlife Trust @herefordshirewt.bsky.social · 25/07/2025

Great to see the Wyescapes project - in which we're a partner - feature on BBC Midlands Today last night! www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...

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Midlands Today - Evening News: 24/07/2025

The latest news, sport and weather for the Midlands.

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Herefordshire Wildlife Trust @herefordshirewt.bsky.social · 23/07/2025

A fantastic opportunity to lead Herefordshire Wildlife Trust's Nature Recovery Team! Head of Nature Recovery Closing date: Tuesday 29 July 2025 Salary: £45,000 Find out more 👉 Head to our website

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Herefordshire Wildlife Trust @herefordshirewt.bsky.social · 21/07/2025

Did you know we now have an #AbilitySwing at Queenswood Country Park which can accommodate a wheelchair? Everyone child deserves the right to play, even big ones like Steve (pictured)! This just is one improvement from our Accessible Queenswood project: www.herefordshirewt.org/blog/sarah-k...

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Herefordshire Wildlife Trust @herefordshirewt.bsky.social · 17/07/2025

To enable us to graze areas of Bartonsham Meadows (to create a mosaic of habitats for wildlife) new fencing will be installed this month. Some paths will no longer be accessible but there will still be extensive access to the majority of the site. More at: www.herefordshirewt.org/news/restori...

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Anne Cottringer @cantilupe.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

A great afternoon in Hereford this Saturday. Just turn up! @herefordshirewt.bsky.social @yourherefordshire.co.uk @hfdsgreennetwork.bsky.social @here

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Herefordshire Wildlife Trust @herefordshirewt.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

A lovely nature reserve tucked away in the village of Llangrove - managed by a fantastic local team of dedicated volunteers! #ActionForNature #TeamWilder

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Lloyd Evans @lloydcevans.bsky.social · 16/06/2025

Today I was fortunate to spot an early Purple Hairstreak Ledbury, Herefordshire whilst at a worksite. Possibly from one of the young Oak trees planted there. @savebutterflies.bsky.social @bc-westmids.bsky.social @herefordshirewt.bsky.social

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Toby Fountain @tobywildlife.bsky.social · 08/06/2025

Had some fantastic insect records on @herefordshirewt.bsky.social surveys in the Black Mountain fringes, all locally scarce: Dark green fritillary, small pearl-bordered fritillary, golden-ringed dragonfly and emperor moth @savebutterflies.bsky.social

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Herefordshire Wildlife Trust @herefordshirewt.bsky.social · 19/05/2025

We're recruiting! www.herefordshirewt.org/jobs/head-fi...

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Herefordshire Wildlife Trust @herefordshirewt.bsky.social · 13/05/2025

Places still available on Sunday's workshop: Spring Nature Photography at the wildflower meadows at Birches Farm near Kington with experienced photographer and nature lover, Julian John. www.herefordshirewt.org/eventbrite.c...

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Spring Photography Workshop | Herefordshire Wildlife Trust

Photograph the amazing wildflower meadows at Birches Farm on this workshop with experienced photographer and nature lover, Julian John.

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Herefordshire Wildlife Trust @herefordshirewt.bsky.social · 13/05/2025

Our seas need real protection ❌No more destructive fishing in Marine Protected Areas. ❌No more bottom trawling — a method that drags heavy nets and chains across the sea floor, destroying vital marine habitats. It's time to ban this destruction. 👉 wtru.st/save-our-seas

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Ban Bottom Trawling in Marine Protected Areas

Ban bottom trawling by emailing Minister Hardy with your thoughts.

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Hannah @wilderhomestead.bsky.social · 09/05/2025

This was nice to see yesterday - more please Herefordshire Council! @herefordshirewt.bsky.social @plantlifeuk.bsky.social #Herefordshire

A sign in a wildflower rich road verge saying ‘Verge managed for wildlife’ supported by Herefordshire Council, Herefordshire Wildlife Trust, Plantlife and Herefordshire Meadows.

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Steve Gray @stevegraynature.bsky.social · 09/05/2025

I visited @herefordshirewt.bsky.social Bodenham Lake Nature Reserve this morning with the idea of photographing birds. Instead, I was utterly beguiled by Beautiful Demoiselles, including this stunning male #herefordshire #nature #wildlife #photography

An iridescent blue damselfly with dark golden wings sitting on a bright green bramble leaf.

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Herefordshire Wildlife Trust @herefordshirewt.bsky.social · 08/05/2025

What an exciting morning at the Malvern Show! We are lucky enough to be the charity partner for the Biosis: Mode of Life garden designed by The Humble-Bee Gardeners who were presented with Best Show Garden, Best Construction & RHS Environmental Innovation Award! Huge congratulations!

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Herefordshire Wildlife Trust @herefordshirewt.bsky.social · 06/05/2025

Sharing some sweet blue tits - chicks and parent - in their nest box at Tretawdy Farm Nature Reserve, #Herefordshire to brighten your Monday!

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Herefordshire Wildlife Trust @herefordshirewt.bsky.social · 24/04/2025

We're over half-way to achieving our target for the @biggive.bsky.social #GreenMatchFund ! We'd love to secure all our match funding before the campaign closes... Chip in today and your donation is DOUBLED! 👇https://donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05WS0000028tB3YAI?c=77370 #doublethedifference

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Herefordshire Wildlife Trust @herefordshirewt.bsky.social · 23/04/2025

We're looking for new Treasurer to join the Board of Trustees and chair our Finance Committee. For more information and how to apply, please see: www.herefordshirewt.org/jobs/trustee...

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Herefordshire Wildlife Trust @herefordshirewt.bsky.social · 23/04/2025

Have you heard a cuckoo yet? Contribute to citizen science by recording wildlife you see - or hear - via our recording site: record.herefordshirewt.org www.herefordtimes.com/news/2510699...

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Cuckoos heard calling in Herefordshire woods

CALLING cuckoos have been heard twice in Herefordshire within the last week.

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