Saving species
The Wildlife Trusts are working to help species pushed close to extinction and to reintroduce missing keystone species.
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Water vole
The water vole is under serious threat from habitat loss and predation by the American mink. Found along our waterways, it is similar-looking to the brown rat, but with a blunt nose, small ears…
Water Vole Recovery Officer
This link will open on the Northumberland Wildlife Trust website.
To produce a North East Water Vole Recovery Strategy and a Northumberland Water Vole Recovery Action Plan.
Forgotten species
We’re shining a spotlight on some species that are often overlooked.
Adopt a water vole
Searching for an original gift for a nature lover? Sponsor a water vole with the Wildlife Trusts to help fund conservation efforts. Perfect for adults and children!
The National Water Vole Database Project
The Wildlife Trusts’ National Water Vole Database Project charts changes in water vole distribution, providing information to support those working to protect and recover populations of this endangered species.
The water vole
Kelly Hollings, Restoring Ratty Project Officer for Northumberland Wildlife Trust, explores the habits of these much-loved mammals.
Water Vole Project Volunteer
This link will open on the Gwent Wildlife Trust website.
In 2012, we successfully re-introduced water voles back onto Magor Marsh nature reserve, on the Gwent Levels, where they are still thriving today. Following the success of this reintroduction, we…
Nature Recovery Species Officer
Sheffield and Rotherham Wildlife Trust are currently recruiting for a Nature Recovery Species Officer.
The ideal candidate will have experience in collating and analysing ecological data…
Water voles
Find out where to see water voles, Britain's largest vole species and the inspiration behind The Wind in the Willows' Ratty.
Recording and Species Monitoring
This link will open on the Cumbria Wildlife Trust website.
From dolphins to white faced darters, from rocky shores and offshore habitats to the north pennines and from experts to novices we have a wide programmes of surveying and monitoring opportunities…
Species Recovery Appeal
Yorkshire is incredible. The Dales and Moors to coastal cliffs support over 3,000 different plants, birds and animals. However, our 'State of Yorkshire’s Nature' report exposes the…
Yorkshire Wildlife Trust