Solway Coast

On the Solway Coast, we have a team of two Species on the Edge officers, Liam and Jack. Together they are working closely with local communities and land managers to secure a future for 13 nationally rare and vulnerable species.  Our activity Habitat creation and restoration Scrub and grassland management Control of invasive non-native species Conservation breeding programme  Management of grazing levels Species surveying and monitoring Awareness raising Management advice for landowners

Our species

Get involved

There are so many ways you can get involved with Species on the Edge and support your local species. We have a range of volunteering opportunities and events throughout the year – from work parties, to survey training, to creative workshops – and we are also able to work with land managers to help them support biodiversity on their land. For more information on how you can get involved, get in touch with Liam or Jack.

Resources

• Nature-friendly farming in action | Nature Friendly Farming Network; Farm Wildlife
• A guide to Agri-Environment Climate Scheme (AECS) options for natterjack toads | Amphibian and Reptile Conservation
• Natterjack toads and environmental stewardship options | Amphibian and Reptile Conservation 
• Creating scrapes for waders | RSPB
• Managing grassland for waders | RSPB
• Rush management for waders | RSPB