Wild Ground started off as a local interest group campaigning for retention of green space for people and wildlife and are now a charity operating throughout North Wales. Based at Tanyfron near Wrexham, we own and manage sites throughout the region. Most of these are mitigation sites that focus on the legally protected great crested newt, but are also home to a variety of flora and fauna. While ou
r primary focus is the protection of amphibians and reptiles, we manage all our sites to additionally benefit wider biodiversity and key species of conservation concern. Our access policy maintains a mix of closed and public access sites, to both protect sensitive habitats and facilitate engagement with the natural world. We work with communities through a wide range of education sessions, public events, training, and volunteering. Education and engagement activities with schools and families While this is funding dependant, include nature-themed crafts, wildlife walks, and practical activities like building bug hotels or bird boxes. Our training programme ranges from professional 2-day courses on Great Crested Newt Licensing to informal courses on wildlife ID and habitat management.
