Rare birds breeding in record numbers
Kicking off the new year with a good news story! The Thames Basin Heaths Special Protection Area is in its 15th year and the birds it was created to protect are breeding in record numbers.
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Heathland Hounds member blog: Hampshire Search & Rescue Dogs
Today we hear from Gill, a member of Heathland Hounds and a volunteer with Hampshire Search and Rescue Dog team. A different angle on life on the Thames Basin Heaths.
Read more#Heathland at home
News of amazing activities for you and your family to do at home. Free downloads, instruction sheets and resources!
Read moreHelp us spread the word!
Are you interested in protecting local heathland wildlife and greenspace? The biggest contribution you can possibly make is to help us spread the word!
Read moreCountryside access, wildlife and you
What does the law say about our use and enjoyment of outdoor spaces and the protection of wildlife? Read our thorough guide.
Read moreSchools and the heath: Making connections with nature
Our education team have been helping children at Holy Trinity School's lunchtime Nature Club to explore the wildlife of the school grounds and beyond. Education Officer Michael explains more...
Read moreCelebrating 15 years!
We're celebrating 15 years of the Thames Basin Heaths Special Protection Area!
Read moreTake action! Conservation volunteering opportunities near you
Volunteering is a brilliant way to get active, learn exciting new skills and take action to protect wonderful wildlife. In this feature, Education Officer Michael introduces a page full of fantastic local opportunities.
Read moreA magical world in the midst of busy south-east England
If you've been taking your local heath for granted, think again, this heather-clad landscape is rarer than rainforest! Sarah introduces the Thames Basin Heaths Special Protection Area and the ground-breaking strategy in place to protect it.
Read moreA brief history of grazing on heathland
In this three part series, Warden Rupert investigates the history of heathland grazing, its benefits and the welfare of the animals.
Read moreK9 fire patrol
Could you and your four-legged friend help stop wildfires on our beautiful heathlands?
Read moreReporting and preventing fires!
Please help us protect lives and precious habitat by knowing what to do if you see a heathland fire.
Read moreThe early lizard catches the sun
Warden Jamie shares his love of native reptiles! Starting with the first spring sightings of common lizards on the heaths.
Read moreAsh Ranges and suggested alternatives
Useful information for regular visitors to Ash Ranges and a couple of recommendations for nearby alternatives.
Read moreBirding beginnings: A sign of a new season
How are your bird identification skills? Follow Warden Nick's journey as he progresses from an amateur birdwatcher to...ahem...a slightly less amateur birdwatcher.
Read moreAn ever changing landscape
Winter works are under way across the Special Protection Area. But should we be felling trees in this age of environmental crisis? In today's blog, Sarah mulls over why we keep heaths as islands in a sea of woodland.
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