James Qualtrough
Our work on land
Manx Wildlife Trust has a host of land-based conservation and research projects, including our incredible network of Nature Reserves across the length and breadth of the Island, our Action for Wildlife Programme, field delivery of DEFA's Agri-Environment Scheme and operating the Calf of Man Bird Observatory on behalf of Manx National Heritage.
Also explore our Upland Peat work, the Ancient Woodland Inventory and our Wildlife Sites.
Lough Gat e Whing
This nature reserve attracts a wide range of birds, butterflies, dragonflies and bats despite its small size.
Creg y Cowin
A new temperate rainforest. This was MWT’s largest nature reserve when purchased in April 2023 with funding by Aviva and in partnership…
Keyllagh
Bequeathed to MWT in 2024. A lovely reserve on the steep brooghs (slopes) of Ballaugh Glen with developing scrub and oak-dominated…
Billown ASSI
The Island’s most important Limestone habitat with pools, scrub and grassland. An Area of Special Scientific Interest (ASSI)!
Glen Auldyn
MWT’s newest and largest nature reserve!
MWT have purchased this expansive site thanks to a generous donation from Aviva,…
Mullen e Cloie
Developing woodland pasture along the banks of the Foxdale River
Glion Darragh
**Please note that Glion Darragh suffered extensive storm damage in both December 2024 and January 2025. As of 4th February 2025 all…
Hairpin Woodland Park
Hairpin Woodland Park comprises Claughbane in the east, Crossags in the west and Nut Glen/Glion Cro in the southwest. Across the site we…
Dalby Mountain Fields
An upland nature reserve with a mosaic of habitats producing a tremendous diversity of native plant species.
