Rocky habitat
Rocky habitats are some of the most natural and untouched places in the UK. Often high up in the hills and hard to reach, they are havens for some of our rarest wildlife.
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Projects
At Derbyshire Wildlife Trust we carrying out hundreds of conservation projects for local wildlife and local habitats. From our nationally recongnised badger vaccination programme to smaller projects such as our work on Crich Chase Meadows. Take a look and see what we have been up to.
Improving homes for water voles
As part of the Green Recovery Challenge Fund project we are helping water voles by improving the habitat for them, read on to find out how...
Water Voles
Water voles are ecosystem engineers. These mini beavers constantly micro engineer waterways for the benefit of wildlife and us. These constant gardeners increase biodiversity for the benefit of many species, including bumblebees, solitary bees, honey bees, butterflies, insects, insect-eating birds and bats. Their contribution to biodiversity is highly significant.
Turning the tide for water voles
Work has been completed at Woodside Farm near Ilkeston to prevent water voles from struggling due to rising water levels.
Wooded Habitat Creation Workshop at Darley Dale
Our Derwent Living Forest Team held a Wooded Habitat Creation workshop in Darley Dale.
Water Voles at Golden Valley seen by Maggie Campbell
Water voles spotted at Golden Valley
Water Vole Recovery Project
The water vole is under serious threat from habitat loss, their numbers have crashed to the point where they will become extinct within just a few years if we do nothing to help them. This is why we are taking big action to ensure water vole numbers will recover!
Rivers Restored: How Partnerships Are Saving Water Voles in the Dove Catchment
Across Derbyshire and Staffordshire, we’re joining forces to bring water voles back to our rivers and streams. Once a familiar sight, these much-loved mammals have declined by over 90% since the…
Looking for the lost water voles with the special crew: Detector dogs in Derbyshire
Our Nature Recovery Advisor, Julie Philips, tells us all about the Henmore Brook, Bentley Brook and River Dove water vole project and how 'detector dogs' play a significant role in…
My project
Craig gives up his time volunteering in the Bluebell Community Garden. Transforming the garden into a positive space for local people to enjoy, Craig has felt himself become relaxed and happier,…
Water vole
The water vole is under serious threat from habitat loss and predation by the American mink. Found along our waterways, it is similar-looking to the brown rat, but with a blunt nose, small ears…