A Nature Recovery Network is a joined-up system of places important for wild plants and animals, on land and at sea. In the Trent Valley, wetlands have become an important focus.

In recent years, people have worked hard to recreate the structural diversity of these wetland habitats both to improve biodiversity locally and to slow the flow of water to reduce the risk of flooding downstream. This is labour intensive and it can be difficult to get people and equipment into remote areas without causing damage to sensitive habitats. Beavers do this work for us and by observing them we can learn more about what makes a stronger, more resilient ecosystem. Find out more about beavers in our Willington Wetland pages.

A Nature Recovery Network needs to be strategic and evidence based to deliver tangible results. Staffordshire Wildlife Trust, using years of species data, habitat mapping and ecological expertise can use this resource to determine key recovery points and target suitable habitats to meet ambitious objectives.