Blog: conservation

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Wild about Cornwall - Hibernating dormouse

Monitoring and protecting hazel dormice

Laura Snell, Conservation Officer, talks about her love of hazel dormice – and what we’re doing to monitor and protect them.

Rewilding Helman Tor

Rewilding explored in the heart of Cornwall

We speak to our mid-Cornwall Reserves Manager, Andy Collins, about the plans for our largest nature reserve, Helman Tor. Andy tells us about how grazing cattle and ponies, dam building beavers and…

A common blue butterfly perched on a grass head, with its blue wings spread open

Beguiled by blues

Butterfly expert Alan Sumnall offers a thorough guide to one of our most enchanting groups of butterflies – the blues.

Swanpool lake

Bruce's story: a lasting gift to Cornwall's wildlife

Cornwall Wildlife Trust's work would not be possible without the support of those who leave gifts in their Wills. Bruce Robinson has loved wildlife throughout his life. Last year he made his…

Sunflower in West Penwith. Image by Jan Dinsdale

Helping birds on farms in the winter

Farm Adviser, Dr. Jan Dinsdale, explains why Cornwall Wildlife Trust are working with farmers in West Penwith to help boost wild bird populations in the winter months.