Weston Moor
A moor with three fields on the limestone ridge in Gordano Valley. Important for its breeding waders and rare plants.
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Lawrence Weston Moor
Between Lawrence Weston and the M5 lies a little slice of history. Remnant countryside criss-crossed by rhines that are home to Bristol’s most endangered species, the water vole. Tune out of the roar of the motorway and you can forget all about the city, enjoying impressive old oak trees, ponds, and if you’re lucky the sight of a deer bounding through the long grass.
A furry discovery in Lawrence Weston
A furry discovery at Lawrence Weston Moor
Explore Weston Big Wood
Autumn is here. Time to wander in the wild and wonder at the changes. A wood is alive with seasonal transformation with leaves turning different colours and mysterious fungi emerging in autumnal…
Weston Big Wood
One of the most wildlife-rich woodlands in Avon. Great for woodland birds, bluebells and wildflowers.
Uncertain Future for Local Wildlife Sites Highlighted in Darren Jones MP Visit to Lawrence Weston Moor
The future of Bristol’s Local Wildlife Sites and their lack of protection was under discussion this afternoon when Darren Jones, Bristol North West MP, visited Lawrence Weston Moor with Avon…
Dragonfly Monitoring at Puxton Moor
Puxton moor is a little-visited AWT reserve in North Somerset, just west of Congresbury. Its boundary is the Oldbridge River to the North and East.
Avon Wildlife Trust supports Weston Big Wood campaign
Avon Wildlife Trust stands in support with the Save Weston Big Wood campaign, which is calling for the protection of this beautiful and unique site from the threat of development.
Clapton Moor
Important moor for its breeding waders, wintering wildfowl, and dragonflies, set in Gordano Valley.
Discover Walborough Nature Reserve
Walborough, just south of Weston-super-Mare, is a 22-hectare site owned by Avon Wildlife Trust since 1995. This fantastic coastal site is part of the Severn Estuary Site of Special Scientific…
King’s new National Nature Reserves to leave lasting legacy for people and nature on the Mendip Hills
The south facing slopes of the Mendip Hills have been announced as one of the ‘King’s Series’ of five new National Nature Reserves across the country.
Puxton Moor
Large pastureland networked with rhynes full of rare plants, invertebrates and birds.