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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Wildlife in South Yorkshire's Dearne Valley is given special protection
Pete Wall, Living Landscapes Manager for the Dearne Valley, Yorkshire Wildlife Trust tells a story of hope and optimism. A tale of how, with determination, cooperation and the will to win, one of…
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.
Yorkshire's Humberhead levels
A huge flat plain spanning over 2,000 square kilometres, the Humberhead Levels spans the key areas of the inner section of the River Humber and the mosaic of sites that cluster around the Humberhead Levels National Nature Reserve.
Join Yorkshire Wildlife Trust
Support Yorkshire's wildlife by joining as a member!
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.
Yorkshire Wildlife Trust
Yorkshire Wildlife Trust is a local charity working to protect and conserve Yorkshire's wild places and wildlife for all to enjoy.
History & Ecology of Camley Street Natural Park
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What makes Camley Street so unique? What wildlife can be found on the reserve? What is the site's history?
Barley Valley Park
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A surprise awaits you in the Redhills part of Exeter. Barley Valley Park allows you to explore 11 hectares of pretty rolling hills and tranquil walks in the setting of a local nature reserve.…
Entrepreneur Annemiek Hoogenboom receives Rothschild medal
Social entrepreneur Annemiek Hoogenboom received a prestigious medal from The Wildlife Trusts at an event in London on 24 October, in honour of her outstanding fundraising for humanitarian and…