Brownfield Sites
Open Mosaic Habitats on previously developed land (Brownfield Sites) support 80 species listed as UK Biodiversity Action Plan priority species. Find out what else they support and why they are so important for Derbyshire's wildlife.
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Local Wildlife Sites
Local Wildlife Sites are exceptional areas of land and some of Derbyshire's most valuable wildlife areas. Find out what we are doing to protect them and why they need our protection.
Trust secures funding for two key sites in Derbyshire
Funded has been secured to improve the visitor experience at two of its most loved sites in Derbyshire; Wye Valley just off the Monsal Trail and The Whistlestop Café in Matlock Bath.
Endangered crayfish ‘shell-ebrate’ move to new Ark sites
A series of major translocations of white-clawed crayfish have successfully taken place at sites across Derbyshire as part of a project to protect the rare and endangered species.
Wildlife on your site
Want to know what wildlife might live on your site? Take a look at our habitat guide and we'll tell you which species might live there.
Industrial rewilding – how BASF transformed their site into a wild green space
BASF is one of the largest chemical production companies in the world and they got in touch with us here at Derbyshire Wildlife Trust for some advice about rewilding the grounds around one of…
Derbyshire beauty site revamp completed
The finishing touches have been added to Gang Mine Nature Reserve in Middleton, Derbyshire.
Endangered crayfish moved two by two to new ‘Ark’ site
The first major translocation of white-clawed crayfish at National Trust, Kedleston Hall has taken place. The species have been collected and relocated to an ‘Ark’ site in Derbyshire as part of a…
Historic site is set to become a new home for wildlife in the Wye Valley
Under a new agreement, Derbyshire Wildlife Trust are to manage land which includes Cowdale Quarry to regenerate it for nature and wildlife on behalf of landowners Nestlé Waters UK. This site,…
Butterfly Booklet
Download PDF version of the WAG booklet based around butterflies.
Beaver Booklet
Download PDF version of the beaver booklet all about the fascinating species.
Walks and views for miles around Derbyshire’s first beaver site
Derbyshire Wildlife Trust are delighted to announce they will be reconnecting an old five mile walk and building a viewing tower at Willington Wetlands in the Trent Valley thanks to a grant of £67…