Rothschild's list
Charles Rothschild was one of the first people to recognise that to protect wildlife we needed to protect places, and the list that he started in 1912 was the beginning of a much bigger movement that still lives on today.
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Lizard orchid
The petals of the rare Lizard orchid's flowers form the head, legs and long tail of a lizard. They are greenish, with light pink spots and stripes, and smell strongly of goats! Spot this tall…
Sand lizard
The sand lizard is extremely rare due to the loss of its sandy heath and dune habitats. Reintroduction programmes have helped establish new populations.
Common lizard
Look out for a common lizard basking in the warm sun as you wander around heathlands, moorlands and grasslands. You might even be lucky enough to spot one in your garden, too!
The Charles Rothschild and Miriam Rothschild Medal
The Charles Rothschild and Miriam Rothschild medal has been created in the spirit of this remarkable father and daughter, and honours individuals who have made outstanding contributions to their original vision; individuals without whose work the environment would be a poorer place.
Cornwall Wildlife Trust
We protect Cornwall's wildlife and wild places on land and in our seas. We are passionate about conservation and have helped people enjoy nature for over 50 years.
Cornwall Wildlife Trust Community Speaker
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Cornwall Wildlife Trust (CWT) is the leading conservation membership charity in Cornwall. We work with one and all to create a wilder Cornwall with people close to nature, and with land, rivers…
The Rothschild Reserves 100 years on - Stephen Moss
Writer and broadcaster Stephen Moss looks at the lasting contribution of Charles Rothschild and his list of wildlife sites 'worthy of preservation'.
Upstream Thinking in Cornwall
Upstream Thinking (UST) is a South West Water funded initiative to protect water quality in the South West.
Marine - Seasearch Cornwall - divers required
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Are you a qualified diver? We want you to get involved with the Seasearch Cornwall diving surveys, help us map the seabed all around the Cornwall and record our amazing marine wildlife and take…
Marine - Shoresearch Cornwall - rockpoolers required
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We’re looking for keen rockpoolers to get involved with Shoresearch Cornwall! Not only explore the amazing mini-worlds within our rockpools and rocky shores, but contribute to the Wildlife Trust’s…
Pesticide free Wadebridge, Cornwall
Wadebridge Town Council stopped spraying weeds in March 2016 and their Parks team and contractors no longer use any kind of pesticide. Instead, in managing their four large grassed areas, including three parks and a cemetery and the roads and pavements around town, they use a self-drive brush weeder, gas flame, strimmer and hand weeding, which they find to be as effective as chemicals.