Habitat & species advice

Find advice on how to manage Suffolk's habitats and species.
We hope this advice directory will provide you with many of the answers you need. But if you need further advice, please feel free to phone a member of the team on 01473 890089 or email teamwilder@suffolkwildlifetrust.org

Winks Meadow Suffolk Wildlife Trust

Meadows and grassland

Suffolk’s grasslands, large and small, are vital for wildlife, providing a haven for a wide range of wildflowers and animals.

Suffolk Wildlife Trust

Woodlands and hedgerows

Woodlands and hedgerows provide a complex habitat for a wide range of species,

Gunton Meadow nature reserve Suffolk Wildlife Trust

Ponds and rivers

Advice on managing and creating pond and river habitats.

Brown Hare - David Tipling/2020VISION

Community Green Spaces

Churchyards, allotments and village greens all play an important role in helping link habitat for wildlife.

A wild meadow with bench in the background

Private Nature Reserves

Across Suffolk hundreds of private landowners are managing a network of land for wildlife. Owners of Private Nature Reserves can request…

Southern Marsh Orchids surrounded by Bogbean

County Wildlife Sites

County Wildlife Sites (CWS) have a key role in the conservation of Suffolk’s biodiversity and are important Living Landscape links.