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Flower-rich meadows, rolling heaths, windswept cliffs, marine life above and below the waves, woods, freshwater ponds and streams…put them together and all these different habitats are why The Lizard is so special for wildlife.
Known especially for its unique and abundant flora and wide landscapes, you will also find birds, mammals, invertebrates, reptiles, amphibians and, of course, a multitude of marine life. Explore further to find out more about the extraordinary natural world of The Lizard.
Latest posts
Willow woes
Have you noticed the leaves of some of the willows at Penrose looking brown and unhealthy? The culprit is a small beetle: in this article, Calum McIntosh reassures us that the willows should be back to health by next summer.
📷 David Davies
Species recovery: Back to the Future
We’ve published an update on one of our Species Recovery Programme-funded projects
📷 Goats grazing at North Kynance: image Ed’O Connor
Nature recovery
Nature recovery on The Lizard is working from the ground up, thanks to funding from Natural England’s Species Recovery Programme. Read the National Trust’s press release to find out more. 📷 © National Trust Images/Ross Hoddinott
Events
Check out our events page on this website to discover some of the visits and activities our partner organisations are leading over the spring and summer. There’s lots of fun and learning to share!
Species recovery: Lizard rarities
It’s recently been announced that the National Trust’s Lizard Rarities Project is one of 63 schemes nationally to receive a share of £14.5 million from Natural England’s Species Recovery Programme.
Goonhilly Downs
Why not get away from the coast and explore one of The Lizard’s heathlands. Goonhilly not only has scenery and wildlife, but also plenty of history to discover from an ancient menhir to the remains of Second World War buildings.
Places to visit on the Lizard peninsula
About us
Welcome to Natural Lizard, the website of the Linking The Lizard Countryside Partnership. This is your one-stop shop for information about wildlife, conservation and enjoying the ‘outdoors’ on The Lizard Peninsula, in Cornwall.
We are working together to ensure that the land in our care is managed in a coordinated, sustainable and inclusive way that benefits people, wildlife and cultural heritage. We also work to build both flexibility and resilience in the face of increasing environmental, social and economic pressures, such as climate change and the changing face of agriculture.
Our work
National Nature Reserve
The Lizard Peninsula is one of the finest places in the country for both landscape and wildlife, with a wealth of plants, animals and habitats that make visiting the area a must for nature lovers.
Get involved and Groundswell
Volunteering with us is a great way to spend time outdoors and discover some of our special places, while doing ‘good stuff’ for people and nature. We have a range of opportunities on offer.
Conservation and land management
Together, we work hard to look after and enhance biodiversity on The Lizard. Conservation managers, landowners and farmers all play an important role.
Research and publications
It does not take a genius to know that the more we know about our nature reserve and associated land the better we can care for it.