Habitat & species advice
Advice on how to manage Suffolk's habitats and species.
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Flagship species in Suffolk
Targeted action for some of Suffolk's most vulnerable wildlife is helping turn around their fortunes in the county.
Golden-ringed dragonfly
A voracious predator that will even eat other dragonflies, the golden-ringed dragonfly is the UK's longest species. It can be found around acidic streams in moorland and heathland habitats.…
Emperor dragonfly
The emperor dragonfly is an impressively large and colourful dragonfly of ponds, lakes, canals and flooded gravel pits. It flies between June and August and even eats its prey on the wing.
Hairy dragonfly
The UK's smallest hawker, the Hairy dragonfly is mostly black in colour, but has a distinctively hairy thorax. It can be found in grazing marshes and flooded gravel pits, and along canals…
Suffolk Bat Group
Suffolk Bat Group was formed in 1983 as a specialist group within Suffolk Wildlife Trust and is the county's main point of contact for all bat conservation related issues.
Suffolk Ponds Group
Suffolk Ponds Group is a collaborative group of conservation, farming and educational organisations and individuals working together to reverse the decline of farmland ponds in Suffolk and ensure that ponds form a key part of a Nature Recovery Network for the County.
Improving & creating wetland habitats with the Bury Water Meadows Group
Suffolk Wildlife Trust and Bury Water Meadows Group have been working in partnership to enhance the River Lark and adjacent habitat in No Man’s Meadows, Bury St Edmunds.
Spider surprises and dragonfly drama
Insects are stealing the show here at Carlton Marshes, whilst the excitement builds for the visitor centre opening in late September. Read on for wildlife news from across the Suffolk Broads and…
Endangered species wildlife conservation
Suffolk Wildlife Trust helps endangered species by protecting habitat for wildlife. Learn how you can support nature conservation in Suffolk
Autumnal light and dragonfly flight
Well as we march headlong into November, the autumnal days and the light it brings is making Lackford the place to be. The wildfowl population on the sailing lake is growing with lots to see…
Welcome to Suffolk Wildlife Trust
Suffolk Wildlife Trust is the county's leading nature charity.