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Newlands Reedbed

Could you help to create the largest mosaic of reedbed habitat in the West Midlands and secure a future for vulnerable species including water vole, otter and bittern?

I am sure many of you will have visited Brandon Marsh SSSI, a jewel in the crown of our reserves. You may even be one of the privileged few to have experienced a magical moment at this tranquil haven for wildlife; the flash of a kingfisher, a fleeting glimpse of the secretive bittern or an unforgettable encounter with the elusive otter.

Thanks to our members, in 2003 we were able to carry out vital reedbed enhancement work at Brandon Marsh SSSI. Our Phase II Reedbed Expansion of Newlands Reedbed was a resounding success, creating a rich wetland habitat that has since attracted and supported many locally and nationally threatened species, including otter and bittern.
We now hope to undertake further enhancement work of this precious habitat by launching Phase III of our reedbed expansion plan.

But - we cannot achieve this without your help.

With the threat of increasing global temperatures many of our coastal wetlands and the countless species reliant on this important habitat are under threat. Here in the land locked Midlands, it may seem that there is little we can do to help these threatened habitats and species, but all is not lost.

By undertaking crucial expansion work of the Newlands Reedbed we can create an island stronghold for wildlife reliant on wetland for food, shelter and breeding; securing a long term future for several species currently facing the very real threat of extinction. Our vision is to create the most extensive mosaic of wetland habitat in the West Midlands, forming an area large enough to support water vole, otter, bittern and marsh harrier.

Could you help make Brandon Marsh SSSI a regionally significant site for wetland species and ensure a future for our wildlife threatened by climate change?

We have secured some funding for this project but we must find a further £30,000 through independent third party funding to release the full £150,000 needed to complete the expansion work. 'Friends of the Warwickshire Wildlife Trust' is such an independent body, pledged to support the work of the Trust. We are asking our members to make a donation today to 'Friends of the Warwickshire Wildlife Trust' to help us raise this outstanding £30,000 through independent third parties.

Please help us to raise the £30,000 by making a donation to 'Friends of the Warwickshire Wildlife Trust' today!

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Why Reedbeds are so important - find out here