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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

Set-aside announcement at Royal Show

The Wildlife Trusts have today expressed reservations about Rt Hon Hilary Benn’s announcement that the loss of farmland set-aside will be tackled through a voluntary scheme. John Cousins, head of agricultural... Full Story

SSSIs a critical wildlife refuge, say The Wildlife Trusts

The Wildlife Trusts today expressed concern about the Public Accounts Committee report DEFRA: Natural England's role in improving Sites of Special Scientific Interest, as there is a risk th... Full Story

A matter of life and death

Londoners think gardens are a vital resource for both people and wildlife. Thousands of Londoners have joined London Wildlife Trust’s Garden for a Living London campaign, making a public pledge to be wildlife and clima... Full Story

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

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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.