Russell Hedley

Marketing & Communications Officer

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Being a born and bred Boltonian, I enjoy nothing more than getting out into our surrounding countryside and exploring, particularly for signs of wildlife.

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Why do hares box

By Russell Hedley, 4 March 2019, Wildlife & nature

Find out why brown hares can be seen boxing in fields during the month of March, earning them their 'mad March' name, along with lots of other facts about hares.

Become a wildlife recorder

By Russell Hedley, 27 November 2018, Volunteering, Wildlife & nature, Things to see and do

Woodland is one of the best habitats to see our brilliant British wildlife and recording the species we see is vital. Find out why and how you can help.

Winter Hill fire still smoking at Smithills

By Russell Hedley, 16 August 2018, Wildlife & nature, Threats, Our woods

The fire at Smithills had officially been declared out, but after smoke was spotted again, we’re urging visitors to take care of the site and themselves.

Smithills fire update

By Russell Hedley, 8 August 2018, Wildlife & nature, Our woods

One of the largest scale incidents we've faced took place this summer when the top of the Smithills Estate was engulfed in flames. We take a look at how the site is doing now and what the future holds.

Smithills species milestone

By Russell Hedley, 5 June 2018, Wildlife & nature, Things to see and do, Our woods

Our third annual bioblitz has recorded the 1000th species at Smithills, but what was it?

Smithills upland fringe

By Russell Hedley, 9 May 2018, Tree planting, Our woods, Wildlife & nature

When planting in the upland fringe, choosing the right trees is crucial to growing successful woods. So which trees have we planted at Smithills?

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