Wildlife

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OPAL Explore Nature – Identification Guides and Resources

Free resources to help you identify some common British plants and animals.

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Information on how the Mendip Hills supports important populations of greater horseshoe bat and lesser horseshoe bat.

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Information on the characteristic flora and fauna of the Mendip Hills which has led to many sites being designated as Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI).

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Foundations of Mendip (British Geological Survey) – Appendix of names

Appendix of plant, invertebrate, reptile, bird and mammals of the Mendip Hills by vernacular (common) name and scientific name.

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Learn about butterflies and moths and discover how Butterfly Conservation works to conserve these fascinating insects and our environment.

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Two trails exploring the many habitats available around the margins of Chew Valley Lake giving visitors an opportunity to see and enjoy the many wild flowers, insects, animals and the beautiful views.

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Recreation, Access & Tourism

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Bristol Water – Chew Valley Nature Trails

Bristol Water – Chew Valley Nature Trails

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A guide to Avon Wildlife Trust’s Nature Reserves to help your enjoyment and appreciation of the West of England’s wildlife and wild places.

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Information on Avon’s remnant wildflower meadows, with many in the Chew Valley, an increasingly rare and valuable habitat and havens for pollinators.

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Information on how limestone heath habitat is formed

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Discover how limestone cliffs, outcrops, caves and screes, distinctive features of the Mendip Hills, are home to distinctive vegetation communities including many rare plants.

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