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Soft rush

As its name suggests, the smooth stems of soft rush are thinner and more flexible than those of hard rush. It forms tufts in wetland habitats like wet woodlands, marshes, ditches and grasslands.…

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Flowering rush

Flowering rush is a pretty rush-like plant of shallow wetland habitats, such as ponds, canals and ditches. Its cup-shaped, pink flowers appear in summer, brightening up the water's edge.

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Wildlife

An overview of the wildlife that calls Montgomeryshire home
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Volunteering - habitat management

Get fit and keep active at a pace that suits you! Carry out hands-on conservation work, both on our nature reserves and in the wider countryside.
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Hard rush

The stiff, spiky and upright leaves and brown flowers of hard rush are a familiar sight of wetlands, riversides, dune slacks and marshes across England and Wales.

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Wildlife crime

Discover what constitutes a wildlife crime and what to do if you witness it
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12 Days Wild - Wildlife Trusts

Cymerwch ran yn 12 Diwrnod o Nadolig Gwyllt yr Ymddiriedolaethau Natur! Rydyn ni’n annog pawb i dreulio 12 Diwrnod yn Wyllt eleni, a mynd allan i’r awyr agored yn ystod cyfnod y Nadolig. Cofrestrwch a byddwn yn rhoi llawer o gyngor ac awgrymiadau i chi i'ch helpu i gymryd rhan.
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Grass snake

The grass snake is our longest snake, but don't worry if you find one in the compost heap - it's harmless! Look out for this green and yellow beauty in grasslands and wetlands, too.

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Marram grass

The dense, spiky tufts of Marram grass are a familiar sight on our windswept coasts. In fact, its matted roots help to stabilise sand dunes, allowing them to grow up and become colonised by other…

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Help wildlife in the cold

The colder months can be a tough time for wildlife, food is scarce and hibernators are looking for shelter. That's why we’ve put together our top tips for maintaining your garden for wildlife…