Worcestershire Wildlife Trust facts for kids
The Worcestershire Wildlife Trust is a special group that helps protect nature in Worcestershire, England. It's one of 46 similar groups across the whole United Kingdom. All these groups work together as part of The Wildlife Trusts partnership, which is the biggest charity network in the UK focused on saving all kinds of animals, plants, and their homes. The Worcestershire Wildlife Trust started in 1968. Its main goal is to look after, protect, and bring back wildlife in Worcestershire.

The Trust owns and manages over 70 nature reserves in Worcestershire. These are special places where wildlife can live safely. Together, these reserves cover about 2000 acres (which is about 8 square kilometers!). This is part of their big idea called "A Living Landscape for Worcestershire." This means they want to make sure there are lots of connected natural spaces where plants and animals can thrive. The Trust has almost 20,000 members who support their work. More than 350 volunteers also help out, doing everything from looking after reserves to helping with events.
Nature Reserves in Worcestershire
The Worcestershire Wildlife Trust looks after many different nature reserves across the county. These reserves are like safe homes for various plants and animals. They include woodlands, wetlands, meadows, and other important habitats. Each reserve is managed carefully to help local wildlife.
List of Protected Areas
Here are some of the nature reserves managed by the Trust:
- Brotheridge Green Nature Reserve
- Chaddesley Woods NNR
- Christopher Cadbury Wetland Reserve (also known as "Upton Warren")
- The Devil's Spittleful and Blackstone Farm Fields. This area includes the Devil's Spittleful and is next to Wyre Forest District Council's Rifle Range Nature Reserve.
- Feckenham Wylde Moor
- Fosters Green Meadows NNR
- Grafton Wood
- Hollybed Farm Meadows
- Hunthouse Wood
- Knapp and Papermill
- Laight Rough
- Lower Smite Farm
- Monkwood
- Newbourne Wood
- Piper's Hill & Dodderhill Common (known locally as Hanbury Woods)
- Trench Wood
- Tiddesley Wood
- Wilden Marsh