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Features

Immerse yourself in these interactive stories and reports on key issues in wetland conservation.

Bridgwater then and now

A new refuge for wildlife and much-needed flood prevention for residents. What a difference a restored wetland can make.

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A year in images

The best photos and stories from 2021.

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26 things to do for the planet this Christmas

Why not give nature a gift this Christmas by making one small change?

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Wetlands and us

People have always been drawn to wetlands, but we’re losing our relationship with nature.

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A natural answer

It might seem counterintuitive, but adding more wet places to the UK might be the solution to our growing flood problem.

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Blue Carbon

Wetland carbon sinks could be a game changer in the fight to reverse climate change, revolutionary evidence shows.

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Nature's super systems

Meet the wetland species at the heart of these complex, interconnected ecosystems, and learn why biodiversity is so important.

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