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Cornwall’s coastal and marine wildlife is so essential to our economy, our well being and enjoyment of a beautiful Cornwall but it is under pressure. Marine wildlife needs our help and respect.
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A decade of donations for Cornwall’s Living Seas
Cornwall Wildlife Trust and Helston-based children’s wear company Frugi are celebrating their 10 year partnership, which has seen an incredible £111,000 in donations from the business to the…
Cornwall Coastal Data Hub
The Cornwall Coastal Data Hub aims to be a central location for exploring marine based digital map data for Cornwall and The Isles of Scilly. The Cornwall Coastal Data Hub will provide a variety of ecological and environmental focused coastal and marine data which can inform and contribute to environmental planning, management, and protection across the county.
Coastal
Coastal habitats are found wherever the land meets the sea. With some 17,800km, the UK has one of the longest national coastlines in Europe. The coast is home to many habitats, with cliffs, rocky…
Coastal Partnerships
The Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Marine and Coastal Partnership has now officially launched, as of February 22nd 2024. This partnership is currently being led by the Cornwall Wildlife Trust with funding from the Environment Agency (EA) through the 3C's project fund; Rewilding Britain; Cornwall Council; and Natural England, with input from a steering group which includes the EA, Cornwall Council, Cornwall Catchment Partnership and Natural England.
Official launch of the Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Marine and Coastal Partnership (CIoS MCP)
This launch of an important new partnership in Cornwall and Isles of Scilly saw organisations from across various sectors come together to collaborate and discuss the key issues affecting our…
Mounts Bay Marine Trail
Journey along the Mounts Bay Marine Trail and explore the iconic coast path through Newlyn, Penzance and Marazion. Discover the interactive features and find out about the history, wildlife and stories of the bay.
How to make a coastal garden
Coastal gardening can be a challenge, but with the right plants in the right place, your garden and its wildlife visitors can thrive.
Protecting Cornwall’s seas – Cornwall Wildlife Trust’s marine review for 2019
2019 saw plenty of positive wildlife activity in Cornwall’s seas but there is much to be done to give marine life the best chance to thrive. Cornwall Wildlife Trust’s marine conservation team…
Rewilding Cornwall's seas: the challenges and opportunities of marine conservation work
As part of our celebrations to mark National Marine Week, we caught up with Cornwall Wildlife Trust's Marine Conservation Officer, Matt Slater, to get the lowdown on all things marine.
Coastal and floodplain grazing marsh
Enormous flocks of geese, ducks and swans swirl down from wide skies to drop onto the flat, open expanses of flooded grazing marshes in winter. In spring, lapwing tumble overhead and the soft,…
Record year for Cornwall’s Marine Wildlife
Over 2,500 records, representing tens of thousands of animals, were sent into Cornwall Wildlife Trust’s Seaquest Southwest Project in 2016 – a record breaking year for the initiative as described…