Dykes, ditches and drains
Dykes, ditches and drains
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Habitat Restoration
We are restoring a variety of fenland habitats for people and wildlife
A partnership in landscape restoration
Hear from Reserve Manager, Tristan Colaco, how Natural England and Wildlife Trust reserves teams have been working together this spring to further the landscape restoration.
Restoration Project Progress
At the start of the century five organisations came together to create a vision for a new, sustainable future for the Great Fen. Much progress has been made in the last 15 years.
Holme Fen Spring Restoration
Natural England Reserve Manager, Tristan Colaco, explains how Rhododendron has thrived at Holme Fen NNR but how its removal, alongside birch clearance, will positively impact the exciting…
My Wild Kitchen
In 2021, Emily and her partner took on an allotment. It is an amazing space that has allowed Emily to be more sustainable whilst reaping the well-being benefits of nature. Their next plan is to…
Amphibians & Reptiles
Restoration work has enabled amphibians & reptiles to thrive as dykes, ditches and drains supply an ideal living environment.
Walks & Trails
There are many walks and trails to explore the thriving landscapes, with an opportunity to see a variety of wildlife.
Stonechat Travels 7: the king and the dragons
Spring has sprung and the wildlife is responding. Birds are on the move; winter visitors are leaving, and the spring migrants are arriving. The Great Fen Monitors, our great team of voluntary…
Brooklime
A fleshy herb of the wet margins of brooks, streams and ditches, Brooklime can be seen all year-round and provides shelter for tadpoles and sticklebacks.
Celery-leaved buttercup
Look out for the small, yellow flowers of Celery-leaved buttercup in wet meadows and at the edges of ponds and ditches. It flowers from May to September.
Great willowherb
A tall and hairy plant, Great willowherb displays pretty pink-and-cream flowers. It can be found in damp places, such as wet grasslands, ditches and riversides.