Local Nature Reserves are designated for their benefit to wildlife and people. There are many of these "wildspaces" to visit in Bath & North East Somerset, Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire. They range widely in their character from a 100 acre farm in Bishops Sutton to a 2 hectare site atop of a disused railway viaduct in inner city Bristol. Find out more about these sites.
Most Local Nature Reserves have an associated community group and volunteers. This website provides a forum for use by individuals and community groups to swap information, advertise events and for general networking. If you would like to join please contact Miriam Woolnough, Countryside Management Officer, Bath & North East Somerset Council who is the forum moderator.
Photos by Deborah Jones