Establish and Maintain Nature Reserves and Educate in Natural History and Nature Conservation

Nature is our Neighbour

About Us

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Yatton and Congresbury Wildlife Action Group (YACWAG) is a registered charity whose aims are 

  • to establish and maintain nature reserves in the North Somerset Parishes of Yatton and Congresbury; and
  • to advance education in natural history and nature conservation.

In 1999, YACWAG’s first nature reserve, Ten Acres, was created with the hope of providing a safe haven for lapwings. Although the birds soon disappeared from the local landscape, they lived on in our logo, symbolising our optimism and determination to protect wildlife. Now, 25 years on, our refreshed logo still carries those two lapwings – representing Yatton and Congresbury – as a sign of hope for the future of nature in our communities.

Discover the latest wildlife stories, conservation updates, and field discoveries. Stay informed about nature’s wonders…

Discover the latest wildlife stories, conservation updates, and field discoveries. Stay informed about nature’s wonders…

Accessibility across our Website

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Our Reserves

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Our nature reserves are owned by YACWAG and held for us by the Official Custodian of Trustees, which means that come what may our sites will remain for nature and the community for ever. Where possible, we are working to extend all our sites.

Midsummer 2023 in Cobthorn Paddocks (looking south)

Cobthorn Reserve

Year

2022-2024

Hectares

3.3

Special Wildlife

Greater and Lesser Horseshoe bats and other bats

Our Focus

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Community Engagement

Raising community awareness and gaining support for nature conservation

Practical Conservation

Taking action for the natural environment on our reserves and other local land

Policy and Planning

Ensuring nature conservation is built into local decision making

We are aiming to engage more people with nature through education, volunteering and managing land and gardens for wildlife.

We are working towards our local nature sites being positively managed, improved and extended wherever possible.