Messingham Sand Quarry
A series of lagoons created by the extraction of sand.
A series of lagoons created by the extraction of sand.
Weekly volunteer groups take place at Messingham Sand Quarry or Scotton Common nature reserves, usually every Monday.
Fir Hill Quarry is a small chalk pit.
Disused chalk quarry and a spinney with a colourful variety of flowers.
With the rising use of drones on reserves, we speak to Head of Nature Reserves Dave Bromwich about the detrimental effect they can have on wildlife.
Woodland, scrub and open chalk grassland, which is still being colonised.
During my placement I have been lucky to have visited some of the Trust’s reserves and find out what goes in to managing them as special sites for nature.
This National Careers Week we explore the different types of roles available within the charity conservation industry. We chat with Emily Summerlin, Assistant Reserves Warden at Whisby Nature Park…