Water vole
The water vole is under serious threat from habitat loss and predation by the American mink. Found along our waterways, it is similar-looking to the brown rat, but with a blunt nose, small ears…
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Water Vole Recovery Project
The water vole is under serious threat from habitat loss, their numbers have crashed to the point where they will become extinct within just a few years if we do nothing to help them. This is why we are taking big action to ensure water vole numbers will recover!
Water vole survey results
Surveys are important
Bank vole
The chestnut-brown bank vole is our smallest vole and can be found in hedgerows, woodlands, parks and gardens. It is ideal prey for owls, weasels and kestrels.
Field vole
With a population of 75 million, the field vole is one of the UK's most common mammals. Hidden among the vegetation of grassland, heathland and moorland, it is not as easily spotted as the…
Survey results - Otter & Water vole
Surveys are important
Water Voles
Water voles are ecosystem engineers. These mini beavers constantly micro engineer waterways for the benefit of wildlife and us. These constant gardeners increase biodiversity for the benefit of many species, including bumblebees, solitary bees, honey bees, butterflies, insects, insect-eating birds and bats. Their contribution to biodiversity is highly significant.
Turning the tide for water voles
Work has been completed at Woodside Farm near Ilkeston to prevent water voles from struggling due to rising water levels.
Improving homes for water voles
As part of the Green Recovery Challenge Fund project we are helping water voles by improving the habitat for them, read on to find out how...
My coffee shop
Friends Dawn and Ann meet up every fortnight for a walk and a catch up on one of their local nature reserves.
Shop Closures: Coronavirus and the Trust
Update from our CEO in response to the latest government advice.
We have closed our charity shops and café.
You can still shop for gifts for loved ones, activities and books to…
Charity shop donations Derbyshire
Donate your unwanted goods to Derbyshire Wildlife Trust's charity shops and we'll use the profits to help create a Wilder Future for Derbyshire.