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It’s #NationalPineMartenDay! VWT’s #MartensOnTheMove Haven sites celebrate all things pine marten with new hides, engaging info boards + life-sized pine marten silhouettes hiding in the forest waiting to be spotted! Find out more + plan your trip here www.pinemartens.uk #NationalLotteryHeritageFund
September 3, 2025 at 1:59 PM
#NationalTreeWeek VWT’s #MartensOnTheMove works with landowners, communities+vols to install 150 den boxes in 6 Monitoring Hubs as safe places for pine martens to rest, overwinter+raise young. The boxes are monitored to see how populations are recovering in these areas. #NationalLotteryHeritageFund
November 26, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Exciting news from the #PineMartenHaven at @CoedCadw’s Wentwood reserve — TWO records of pine martens. The first since 2022! Thanks to Michael Fullager for his pic and Rosalyn Thompson for her trail cam pic. www.pinemartens.uk for more info on our pine marten havens. #NationalLotteryHeritageFund
June 23, 2026 at 12:22 PM
As part of our #NationalLotteryHeritageFund projects — #MartensOnTheMove and @naturambyth.bsky.social — we’re celebrating pine martens and barbastelles as wildlife #HeritageTreasures and working with local communities and groups to ensure these rare mammals can thrive once again in parts of Britain.
January 14, 2026 at 11:37 AM
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Finally, a huge thank you to all our volunteers, partners & funders who have made this such a wonderful year! Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!
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December 24, 2024 at 4:00 PM
Happy 30th Birthday to the #NationalLotteryHeritageFund - thank you for transformative funding for @heritagealliance.bsky.social, for our members & skills support programmes for 1000s of organisations through Heritage Digital, Giving to Heritage & Rebuilding Heritage #ThankstoYou #HeritageLottery30
November 19, 2024 at 8:49 PM
#MartensOnTheMove attended the Wales Biodiversity Partnership Conference and discussed how the project is working with local communities to support pine marten recovery across Monmouthshire, Powys, Carmarthenshire and Ceredigion. Full article here ➡️ bit.ly/4pK1RJ2 #NationalLotteryHeritageFund
December 17, 2025 at 3:12 PM
This summer, not only has #MartensOnTheMove been busy launching the new Pine Marten Havens, but the team has also been attending events across its Strategic Recovery Areas. This includes the Peebles Nature Festival, Hay Festival, Galloway Country Fair and Monmouth Pride. #NationalLotteryHeritageFund
September 19, 2025 at 2:31 PM
New blog! Den Box Host, Dr Karen Blackport, shares her story of making space for nature and becoming a pine marten den box host for the #MartensOnTheMove project. Read the full blog here bit.ly/3Wi6mgV #NationalLotteryHeritageFund
October 24, 2025 at 2:53 PM
VWT’s #MartensOnTheMove launched its first Pine Marten Haven site at Kirroughtree, Dumfries and Galloway. We were joined by project partners #ForestryAndLandScotland, wildlife organisations and vols to celebrate the opening of the new Wildlife Hide. #NationalLotteryHeritageFund (1/2)
July 18, 2025 at 3:29 PM
VWT’s #MartensOnTheMove project is recruiting for two part-time Communications and Engagement Officer posts — one in the north (Scottish/English borders) and one in the south (English/Welsh borders). For more info and to apply, please visit www.vwt.org.uk/vacancies #NationalLotteryHeritageFund
December 16, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Thank you to @gloswildlife.bsky.social for donating pine marten den boxes + trail cameras to #MartensOnTheMove. These are from GWT’s ‘Project Pine Marten’ where 35 pine martens were translocated to the Forest of Dean + Wye Valley in 2019-2021 #NationalLotteryHeritageFund (1/2)
February 14, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Yesterday, VWT’s #MartensOnTheMove celebrated its final Pine Marten Haven launch, this time in Wentwood Forest, Monmouthshire, Wales with #CoedCadw and #NaturalResourcesWales! The new Wildlife Hide was officially opened followed by guided walks for visitors to the site #NationalLotteryHeritageFund
September 7, 2025 at 5:36 PM
New blog! #MartensOnTheMove volunteer Laura from the Scottish Borders waited nearly a year for activity – then captured 30 brilliant pine marten videos! From cautious first visits to cosy winter naps, this is a rare glimpse into woodland life. Read more bit.ly/4tMjidx #NationalLotteryHeritageFund
April 15, 2026 at 8:07 AM
Sunderland's riverside this week in the gorgeous summer-like sunshine. Dominating the view and leading into Sunderland's East End are the Lambton, Londonderry and Lumley Towers off High Street East.
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May 29, 2026 at 5:35 PM
Remembering last summer's campaign to renovate #woodbridgetidemillmuseum. Many thanks again to all who donated and especially to #NationalLotteryHeritageFund and #peoplespostcodelottery
February 5, 2026 at 8:01 AM
One of #MartensOnTheMove volunteers had a lovely surprise on Christmas Day when they recorded a pine marten visiting their feeder in our Brechfa Monitoring Hub. The feeder was put up in November and this is the first time the volunteer has recorded a marten! #NationalLotteryHeritageFund
January 8, 2026 at 3:32 PM
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In April, LUCT was presented with the Younge Rose Bowl in recognition of Best Environmental Improvement at Ripon Civic Awards!
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December 17, 2024 at 10:33 AM
Each month, find out more about a bird you could spot on the reserve at this time of year. Starting off in January with the Wigeon.

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January 10, 2025 at 6:57 PM
We can’t wait to launch #MartensOnTheMove’s final Pine Marten Haven on Sat 6 Sept at Wentwood, near Newport, south Wales, with #CoedCadw + #NaturalResourcesWales — join us for an afternoon guided walk. Find out more about the new sites and book a walk here bit.ly/47SzOAW #NationalLotteryHeritageFund
August 29, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Celebrating #HeritageTreasures with #NationalLotteryHeritageFund!

Today, we’re shining a spotlight on Camley Street Natural Park, a hidden gem in the heart of London. This urban oasis is a peaceful haven for both wildlife and people 💚

wildlondon.org.uk/nature-reserves/camley-street-natural-park
January 14, 2025 at 10:30 AM
On Saturday, #MartensOnTheMove took part in Newport EcoFest – hosted by the Newport City Council Climate Change Team. We talked with local residents about the project and work we are doing in Monmouthshire and the surrounding area to support the recovery of pine martens. #NationalLotteryHeritageFund
October 9, 2025 at 7:44 PM
#MartensOnTheMove had a fantastic time in the Tweed Valley training vols in pine marten den box installation. The vols gained hands-on experience picking the right tree for a den box, the safety procedures required and the roles needed for a successful installation. #NationalLotteryHeritageFund
November 5, 2025 at 11:13 AM
VWT’s #MartensOnTheMove hosted a pine marten den box training day in Forestry England Forest of Dean. The team showed volunteers how to:
- Pick the right tree for a den box
- Install a den box
- Monitor it for pine marten presence
- Carry out a maintenance check
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December 12, 2025 at 3:19 PM
VWT’s #MartensOnTheMove launched its 2nd Pine Marten Haven, this time at National Trust Wallington! Visitors enjoyed the new wildlife hide and guided walks to learn about pine martens and restoring nature. Thanks to
@nationaltrust.org.uk
for its support . #NationalLotteryHeritageFund
July 20, 2025 at 5:00 AM