Wilder Woodlands
The Wilder Woodlands project helped to regenerate former plantation woodland in North Somerset , to increase climate resilience and boost species recovery for lesser and greater horseshoe bats, barbastelle bats, and dormice.
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Folly Farm
A peaceful unspoilt landscape, with rare wildflower meadows and clear views across the Mendip Hills.
What are Community Nature Reserves?
A Community Nature Reserve isn’t a traditional nature reserve, it’s a grassroots movement.
Reserves and Land Management
Our practical conservation volunteer groups carry out essential habitat management tasks for the benefit of local wildlife. Find out more.
Filming and photography at our nature reserves
Avon Wildlife Trust's nature reserves are an inspiring location for filming and photography. TV, media, and production companies can submit requests to film at our sites, which are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
Wet woodland
Wet woodlands in the UK can be wild, secretive places. Tangles of trailing creepers, tussocky sedges and lush tall-herbs conceal swampy pools and partially submerged fallen willow trunks, likely…
What is a 'Plantation Woodland'?
Woodlands are fantastic places. A woodland wander in early spring is great for the mind, body and spirit. Fresh air fills your lungs, the smell of wild garlic fills your nostrils and bird song…
An update from our four-legged conservation assistants at Folly Farm
Just before Christmas last year we introduced four Exmoor ponies to our Folly Farm nature reserve in the Chew Valley. The ponies came from the Moorland Mousie Trust, a charity based down on Exmoor…
Woodland Adventures (for Beavers, Cubs and Scouts)
Get ready for Woodland Adventures at Folly Farm – for Scout groups, skills and outdoor discovery!
Fungi, the hidden gems in a winter woodland
A woodland walk in winter is a great opportunity to go behind the scenes in nature. Without the tree canopy or dense scrubby areas, our woodlands share a few hidden gems during the cooler months…
Folly Farm Centre wins wedding venue award for third year running
Avon Wildlife Trust’s unique wedding and conference venue at Folly Farm has been recognised by the Hitched Wedding Awards for 2026.
Wonderful woodland walks
Autumn is the perfect time to explore your local woodland. With the changing season comes beautiful colours, fascinating fungi and wildlife preparing for the colder winter months.