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Chalkhill blue butterfly

Saving our blue butterflies

Of all our butterflies, one group immediately springs to mind when we think of hot summer days. On a south-facing downland slope, bright blue butterflies skip and chase across the hillside.

Hoe Road Meadow nature reserve

Hampshire’s Marvellous Meadows

Before the Second World War, meadows dripping with wildflowers and humming with insects would have been a familiar sight across the UK. However, in Hampshire flower-rich grasslands have declined…

Farmland © Guy Edwardes/2020VISION

Wildlife Friendly Farmland

Around 70% of England's landmass is farmland - imagine the impact if all of our farms made space for nature.

Gilkicker weevil on a piece of vegetation

The Gilkicker Weevil Lives On!

10 years after they were last surveyed, we went to Gilkicker Point to find out whether the Gilkicker weevils are still there.

Roe deer at Fleet Pond

Free Will Writing Service

Will for Wildlife month is back this autumn and a number of local solicitors will be offering a free or reduced cost Will writing service to members and supporters of Hampshire & Isle of Wight…

Hockley Meadows Farm

Hockley Meadows Farm Update

In February last year, thanks to the generosity of our supporters and the local community, we were able to purchase Hockley Meadows Farm near Twyford.

Calmore Guides pulling Himalayan balsam in the New Forest

Invasive Species Week

You can pledge your support during Invasive Species Week to help protect native species from threats such as Japanese Knotweed and Himalayan balsam

Trees at Milton Locks nature reserve

Why we cut down trees

It’s the end of winter for us. 28th of Feb officially means we down tools and stop cutting as the birds are busy setting up territories to breed and nest.

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