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Steart Marshes study to analyse impact on economy and recreation
The ability of new wetland habitat to support wildlife and commercial fisheries is the focus of a new research partnership between Bridgwater College, Oxford Brookes University and the Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust. It is hoped the findings will enhance c
19 February 2014
Steart Marshes study to analyse impact on economy and recreation
The ability of new wetland habitat to support wildlife and commercial fisheries is the focus of a new research partnership between Bridgwater College, Oxford Brookes University and the Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust. It is hoped the findings will enhance c
19 February 2014
Otter snapped at Steart for first time
An elusive otter has been caught on camera at Steart in Somerset, where the largest new wetland nature reserve in the UK is being developed by the Environment Agency and the Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust. WWT Project Manager Tim McGrath worked with local r
11 September 2013
Rare birds arrive before diggers finish
White-rumped Sandpiper (Tim Taylor) A rare white-rumped sandpiper is the latest unexpected arrival on the Steart peninsula, Somerset. It is currently recovering on a flooded field, despite being surrounded by one of the biggest construction proje
21 September 2012
New wetland created by WWT partner Glengoyne
Glengoyne Highland Single Malt have created a brand new wetlands area on their distillery land, as a natural and biodiversity-promoting way to process the waste from their spirit stills. This reduces pollution by around 25%.
14 July 2011