Matt will be working on this project to transform local areas into wet willow wildlife havens. Please help us restore these important habitats by contributing to our Wet Willow Wildlife project, and have your donation doubled: bit.ly/43TaDKs (3/3)

“Willow tit in our region like woodland that many people would see as scruffy, with impenetrable brambles, rotting wood and wet ground. Making space for this unruly habitat is important to their survival in the region.” says Matt McMullen, Senior Nature Recovery Officer (2/3)

What is wet woodland? It is a unique habitat of trees such as willow, birch and alder, which thrive in poorly drained or flooded soils. This habitat has the power to be a haven for a range of wildlife, including the willow tit - one of our region's most endangered species. (1/3)

Solitary bees are important pollinators and a gardener’s friend. Help them by building a bee hotel for your home or garden and watch them buzz happily about their business 🐝

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Did you know? Unlike the familiar bumblebee and honeybee, most of our bees do not make colonies but are actually solitary. In fact, we have over 200 species of solitary bee in the UK! 🐝

📽️ Leafcutter bee (Megachile willughbiella) by Nick Upton

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Spring is in full swing, and with it comes a new opportunity to help our wildlife. 🦋🐝🐞

Isabelle Goodhand shares some top tips on how you can make your garden a welcoming place for birds, critters and crawlies! lancswt.org.uk/tips-for-wildl…

Can you donate today and help us to step up for the willow tit? We need your support to reach our target of £10,000, which will be DOUBLED by Big Give’s Green Match Fund. bit.ly/4aRjkaE (3/3)

By protecting and enhancing these wet woodland habitats, the Wet Willow Wildlife project will provide crucial breeding and foraging grounds for the willow tit, contributing to its long-term recovery in our region. (2/3)

Willow tits are a part of our region’s identity - around ten per cent of the UK’s willow tits can be found in Wigan and its surrounding areas, making it a stronghold for this endangered species. (1/3)

📷 John Bridges

We've had our fair share of wet weather this spring - why not make use of some of that rainwater and create a mini pond for wildlife in your garden?

You don't need lots of space; any pond can become a home for a range of interesting wildlife. Learn more: bit.ly/4cQun5A

On Monday evening we hosted a virtual Environmental Hustings in partnership with Save Manchester Green Belt 🌱

Listen directly to the Greater Manchester Mayoral candidates as they discussed their views on the environment and their plans for the region: lancswt.org.uk/gm-mayor-husti…

Loving this film of the brilliant Freeman's Pool in #Lancaster that was created as part of Env Agency NW Lower #Lune #flood alleviation scheme.

In this video, our Head of Landscape Nature Recovery, Jo Kennedy, tells us why this project is so important to many species, including the red listed willow tit. If you are able to, you can donate here: bit.ly/3Q2RsIv Thank you for your support. (3/3)

...we'll not only be supporting wet willow wildlife species, but also promoting biodiversity and ecological resilience in our region.

Donate to our Wet Willow Wildlife project through The Big Give and watch your donation make double the difference! bit.ly/3TVT6wB (2/2)

As part of our Step up for Wildlife appeal, the Wet Willow Wildlife Project plays a crucial role in our conservation efforts. By creating new habitat corridors and enhancing wet willow woodland across key sites in Trafford, Mersey Gateway, Mosslands and Bolton... (1/2)

Until 12pm on the 25 April any donations made via our Big Give page will be matched up to £10,000, doubling the impact of your contributions.

Your support will help us reach our next milestone in our ongoing appeal and take us a step closer to our £300,000 target. (2/3)

Did you see our exciting news earlier? We are so pleased to finally share the next piece of the puzzle in our Step up for Wildlife appeal, and we need your help. We’re asking for your support to kickstart our Wet Willow Wildlife project. (1/3)

If you are able, please donate today and make a BIG difference to this exciting project: bit.ly/49s4R3K (3/3)