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A new approach for our uplands is needed
Tim Birch takes a look at Derbyshire's uplands, the National Trust's recent tenancy agreement and what our vision is for Derbyshire's precious moorlands.
Upland birch wood
Elegant, airy woodlands of silver-barked birches found across the northern uplands. Often transient in feel, with scattered trees growing over the heathy field layer of the surrounding moorland,…
Bringing Back the Black Grouse: Rewilding Ambition in Derbyshire’s Uplands
As part of our commitment to creating more space for nature and delivering evidence-led rewilding across Derbyshire, we’re exploring the return of one of the UK’s most striking lost species: the…
Upland calcareous grassland
Limited in distribution, this sweetly-scented, short-cropped, springy grassland is famed for its abundance of rare and scarce species.
Upland acid grassland and rush pasture
These grasslands, occupying much of the UK's heavily-grazed upland landscape, are of greater cultural than wildlife interest, but remain a habitat to some scarce and declining species.
Upland spring, flush and fen
These tiny habitats, the source of our streams and rivers, are fundamental to the well-being of whole water catchments.
Upland mixed ash wood
Beautiful displays of flowers spread under the gentle shade of unfurling ash leaves in spring, while in winter the abundant ferns and mosses mean these small, rocky woods retain a watery greenness…
From curlews in the British uplands to negotiations in Colombia: why COP16 matters here in the UK
COP16 - the global UN nature conference - is underway in Cali, Colombia. But how does it relate to the UK and why should we be interested? Dr Rob Stoneman, director of landscape recovery for The…
Upland Skies birds of prey project receives National Lottery support
Birds of prey are in trouble in the Peak District. They should be a common sight on the hills and moorlands but evidence has shown that for some species, such as peregrines, goshawks and hen…
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Sightings Blog - 2022 Blog #7
Your wildlife sightings in early April 2022