County Geology Sites
Cornwall has some of the richest and most varied geology in the British Isles. This, combined with its long coastline and complex mining history, means that the county contains a large number of sites worthy of conservation.
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Cornwall Wildlife Trust maps Cornish Hedges
Cornish hedges have been an intrinsic part of Cornwall’s landscape for thousands of years, and with an estimated 30,000 miles of hedges in Cornwall creating a map of the entire network was a huge…
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…
Cornwall Wildlife Trust’s 2023 Cornish Wildlife Photography Exhibition opens
The culmination of Cornwall Wildlife Trust’s first ever Cornish Wildlife Photography Competition opens on Friday, 6th of October at Truro Cathedral. The 2023 Cornish Wildlife Photography…
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.
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!
Calendar fundraiser for Cornish wildlife
The magical beauty of Cornwall has once again been captured by Cornwall Wildlife Trust in their annual Wild Cornwall calendar, the perfect Christmas gift for anyone who loves our county, and wants…
Cornwall Wildlife Trust
Our vision is a Wilder Cornwall - Wilder Places, Wilder People, and a Wilder Future
Rare Damselfly discovered on The Lizard
A species of damselfly thought to have never previously occurred in Cornwall has been discovered at a site near St Keverne on The Lizard peninsula. This has been verified by staff at Cornwall…
Celebrate Cornwall’s wildlife with the Trust
Cornwall Wildlife Trust’s two day Wildlife Celebration their biggest annual event, which showcases the work they do to protect Cornwall’s wildlife and wild places, is once again being held at…
Vote Power for Cornish Wildlife
Cornwall Wildlife Trust has been shortlisted for the M & S Energy Fund and voting is now open for a chance for them to win funding to install Solar PV which will reduce carbon and running…
Celebrate Cornwall’s wildlife with the Trust
The countdown has begun for our biggest annual event Wildlife Celebration, which showcases all the work we do to protect Cornwall’s wildlife and wild places.