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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.

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Latest News

CALM Alliance launch prospectus for better transport in South Wales

This Friday, at 11am, the Campaign Against the Levels Motorway launches a visionary Prospectus of options which will provide value for money solutions to transport issues in the M... Full Story

Scottish Wildlife Trust calls for a ‘bigger picture approach’ in bid to battle climate change

Tonight, The Wildlife Trusts will take an important step towards achieving their vision for A Living Landscape across the UK. Scottish Minister for the E... Full Story

The North Sea – our Living Sea?

Today, Wildlife Trusts across the East coast of England launch a new website, www.northseawildlife.org.uk to help promote protection of North Sea marine life. The North Sea – Our Living Sea? What picture does this ... Full Story

New mums ‘basking’ in glory of world exclusive pup births

Snorkellers have today witnessed basking shark behaviour never before seen anywhere in the world. Up to five basking shark pups have been born to two females during a mass gathering of the ... Full Story

Black Country Nature gets a boost

The Wildlife Trust for Birmingham and the Black Country is very pleased to announce that it has been awarded £442,000 towards its innovative Black Country Living Landscape project by Natural England as part of its... Full Story

Seabed mapping reveals secret underwater landscape

Shipwrecks, rugged cliffs, massive gravel dunes and ancient river beds have been revealed on the Dorset seabed in stunning detail by exciting new seabed mapping. DORset Integrated Seabed study (DO... 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.

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

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 partnership with the conservation award-winning Vine House Farm. Find out more about this exciting partnership here.

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The Wildlife Trusts are delighted to team up with Westons, a family-owned cider producer with strong environmental principles. Learn about the 'Living Orchards' partnership.

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Bovine tuberculosis and badgers briefing update
Wildlife Gardening
Natures Place For Water - read our flooding report
100 Living Landscape schemes

New North Sea website
Living Seas - The Wildlife Trusts’ vision
Updated Marine and Costal Access bill Briefing
Marine Bill in Queen's Speech
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.