Category: Conservation
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Main Dale
If you are lucky enough find yourself on the road that leads to Roskilly’s, for lunch or a delicious ice cream, you will probably be driving through an area of “wild land” known as Main Dale, this is part of the Lizard National Nature Reserve managed by Natural England. You will see the land is…
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Spring and early summer at Windmill Farm National Nature Reserve
Hi all – I am Dougy the volunteer warden (on behalf of the Cornwall Bird Watching and Preservation Society and the Cornwall Wildlife Trust). The reserve is jointly owned by the CBWPS and the CWT. To find the farm, follow the A3083 Helston to Lizard road. 3 kms after the B3296 to Mullion Cove, look…
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World War II discoveries at Windmill Farm
In this short article, originally published as a blog post on our website back in April 2013, Nick Marriott of the Cornwall Wildlife Trust describes the discovery of some pill boxes: archaeology from World War II. World War II discoveries at Windmill Farm Nature Reserve We knew Windmill Farm Nature Reserve had World War II…
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Nature Conservation on The Lizard
Although much of the unique natural history value of The Lizard was not recognized until relatively recently, its wildlife resources are now very well protected. There are a host of designations, dedicated organisations and individuals which combine to ensure that this priceless area is best conserved. The heathlands and the coastline stand out as the…