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The Wildlife Trusts (TWT)

There are 47 local Wildlife Trusts across the whole of the UK, the Isle of Man & Alderney. We are working for an environment rich in wildlife for everyone.
With 765,000 members, we are the largest UK voluntary organisation dedicated to conserving the full range of the UK's habitats and species. JOIN US ONLINE TODAY! Click here for details...

Latest News

Less harmful Severn proposal needed

A letter concerning the proposal to harness tidal power from the Severn, signed by Stephanie Hilborne, Chief Executive of The Wildlife Trusts, has appeared in The Times today. The letter reads: Sir, Today... Full Story

Wildlife Trust Chief Executive Walks to Save Wood

The Chief Executive of the leading wildlife conservation charity in Hertfordshire and Middlesex is doing her bit to save a woodland nature reserve. Judy Adams, who is Chief Executive of Herts ... Full Story

Badger cull not the answer to eradicating TB warns Wildlife Trust

Following Minister Gildernew’s statement last week on the way ahead for bovine TB in Northern Ireland, the Ulster Wildlife Trust said whilst it shares her aspiration for t... Full Story

'ENDANGERED’ SPECIES THRIVING ON UK FARMLAND

Britain’s farmers are playing a vital role in the resurgence of many threatened species of wildlife. Figures released by the wildlife habitat scheme, WildCare, show that declining species such as brow... Full Story

Sowing the seeds to reintroduce rare plant

A nationally rare plant is being reintroduced on the Upper River Ray on the Bucks/Oxon border in a project which aims to halt its disappearance. Aylesbury Vale District Council and the Berks, Bucks &... Full Story

Urgent need for protection of UK basking shark hotspots

Basking sharks are still under threat in UK waters, despite being an internationally recognised endangered species with legal protection. This is the conclusion of two new reports by The Wild... Full Story

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BBC Breathing Places is encouraging everyone to 'Do One Thing' for wildlife because easy-to-do things can make a big difference. And you can start by doing one thing for wildlife in your garden. Find out more about the difference you can make in your local area click here.

All Waitrose own brand Select Farm milk comes from farms which allocate at least 10% of their dairy-farmed area to improving natural habitats for wildlife...More

Aggregate Industries are proud to support The Wildlife Trusts. The Wildlife Trusts are leading the Communities Workstream for the BBC’s Breathing Places campaign. Find out more

The Wildlife Trusts have been working with Ribena and their blackcurrant growers to help the environment. Find out more

Vine House Farm The Wildlife Trusts are pleased to announce a new partnership with the conservation award-winning Vine House Farm. Find out more about this exciting partnership here.

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What's New Living Landscapes

Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Bill Briefing - click here for other briefings
Celebrity gardener Chris Beardshaw supports our Living Landscape campaign
Natures Place For Water - read our new flooding report
100 Living Landscape schemes launched
Where to buy Peat-Free 2008

What's New Living Seas - image copyright Martha Tressler - grey seal

Marine and Costal Access bill Briefing - other TWT briefings
Marine Bill in Queen's Speech
Basking Shark hotspots report launched
Postcards from the blue
Lyme Bay Reefs news
Seas of Plenty
Marine Reserves Report

Landscape-scale Conservation

This summary report (pdf download, 1.5MB) from The Wildlife Trusts represents a call to arms to make ‘A Living Landscape’ a reality in the UK. In the report we outline a four point plan to overcome the barriers and act on the opportunities for landscape-scale conservation.