Nestling amongst reed-beds within one of Westhay’s lakes, the new hides and boardwalk are constructed from locally sourced UK-timber and reed thatch blending into the landscape and designed to accommodate wheelchairs, improving disability access to the reserve. These new additions provide both an attractive feature for visitors and the perfect place to get out into the wetland habitat, connect with nature and spot some of the rare wildlife that Westhay Moor NNR is justly famous for. We would like to thank our funder for their support of this exciting project.
New viewing hides and boardwalk at Westhay Moor National Nature Reserve (NNR) supported by Leader+ Funding
New viewing hides and a boardwalk have been constructed at Westhay Moor NNR thanks to grant-funding support from the Leader+, the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development and the Green Recovery Challenge Fund.
New boardwalk and viewing hides during construction at Westhay Moor NNR, part funded by the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development.
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About Somerset Wildlife Trust
Somerset Wildlife Trust is a nature conservation charity. Its purpose is to restore and protect the populations of species across the county and the habitats they call home. Climate change is one of the greatest threats to nature, natural habitats and the ecosystems that support our life on earth. Our aims are to help address both the ecological and climate crises and put nature back into people’s lives.
Nature reserves and protected sites on their own are not enough. In order to reverse the decline in species’ diversity and abundance, and create resilient landscapes and habitats for wildlife and for people that can adapt to climate change, we need to:
- encourage and support landowners to manage their land positively for nature; create more space for nature;
- connect wildlife-rich spaces across the wider landscape to create a robust Nature Recovery Network for Somerset; and
- create a movement of people – at least 1 in 4 – that take action for nature’s recovery across Somerset as part of Team Wilder.