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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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'.
The Rothschild Foundation
The Rothschild Foundation, rooted in over 70 years of family leadership, is dedicated to making long-term, impactful contributions to the arts, local communities, and the environment.
The Charles Rothschild and Miriam Rothschild Medal
This medal has been created in the spirit of a remarkable father and daughter, and honours individuals who made outstanding contributions to their original vision.
Our history
A history of The Wildlife Trusts and how it all began. In May 1912 banker and expert naturalist Charles Rothschild held a meeting at the Natural History Museum in London to discuss his idea for a new organisation to save Britain's best places for nature.
North Dorset Warden
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This is a great opportunity to work on the stunning north Dorset nature reserves, with their many varied habitats like the chalk downland of Fontmell Down and the lowland meadows and woodlands of…
Dorset Wildlife Trust
Dorset Wildlife Trust is the largest conservation charity in Dorset with over 25,000 members. We are committed to ensuring that there is a secure future for Dorset’s nature - its distinctive…
My history lesson
Lancashire Wildlife Trust is working with Moorfield Primary school in Irlam to deliver both indoor and outdoor education on the mossland habitat. This includes the history of the area, and the…
My family history
Whilst researching his family history, Vic found that many of his ancestors were connected to wild places as gamekeepers, shepherds, millers, gardeners or agricultural labourers. His lifelong love…
Natural History GCSE
The Natural History GCSE claims to prioritise nature connection and bringing theory and experiential learning together to support our future leaders. Surely, it’s worth exploring.
My history book
Tim has volunteered at Astley Moss for five years, helping to increase the water levels on the bogs back to their historic healthy levels. He especially loves watching the birds return to this…
A history of birds and place
We can learn about nature in the most unexpected ways. Even the names of places offer us an opportunity to learn, not only about the wildlife on our doorstep, but local history too. Author,…