Monitoring & Research
Monitoring & research is a vital part of modern-day conservation, helping to plan and steer habitat management and restoration work. It provides the science behind our conservation.
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My research
Throughout my internship, I am contributing to marine conservation by assisting with marine mammal research in Cardigan Bay, collecting data on marine mammals from land and boat-based surveys, and…
Volunteer
Find out about current volunteering opportunities available at The Great Fen.
Stonechat Research at the Great Fen
Stonechats are becoming increasingly common in the Great Fen, arriving in autumn and staying until spring, but where do they come from? With climate change we hope they will become a regular breeding species. In the meantime, research into their moments within and beyond the Great Fen will allow us to see how wildlife is adapting to the restoration work we are carrying out.
Volunteer, and learn the Way of the Water Vole
Learn the Way of the Water Vole and become one with the Fen this year, by volunteering to join our Monitoring & Research team. Help us survey for signs of 'Ratty', the beloved…
Supporter Funded Projects
A range of project within the Great Fen have benefited from generous support from many individuals, organisations and trusts.
A year of Supported Steps in the Great Fen
We've had the pleasure of welcoming two hardworking volunteers from Supported Steps and they've made a terrific impact!
Taking Supported Steps in the Great Fen
Hear how residents from the Supported Steps supported living home have been making a positive impact at the Great Fen, learning new skills and meeting new people.
Partners and Supporters
The Great Fen vision can not be achieved without the support of a great many individuals and organisations.
Monitoring Project Sightings
Species: Butterflies & Dragonflies
Location: Summer Standing and Chapel land
131 butterflies of 8 species / 50 dragonflies of 9 species
Monitoring Project Sightings
Species: Moths
Location: All areas
372 moths of 42 species