The Wildlife Trusts

Join our campaign for a #WilderFuture

We are a grassroots movement that believes we need nature and it needs us. More than 800,000 members and 35,000 volunteers work together with their Wildlife Trust to make their local area wilder and make nature part of life, for everyone.

Every Wildlife Trust is an independent charity.

We’d love you to join us.

30 Days Wild!

This June, can you do something wild every day for 30 days? Take the challenge and get a free pack of goodies to help you go wild!

Latest news and blogs

Badger, Ratty, Mole and Toad strike out for a wilder future

Stars speak up for wildlife in new film trailer hitting cinemas this weekend

News

An Agricultural Bill that helps nature to recover

In the Spring of 2019 we expect the third reading of the Government's Agriculture Bill to take place in Parliament, as the Bill…

Blog

What could “no deal” mean for the environment?

In the face of “no deal” environmental aims are made more challenging. Stephanie Hilborne, The Wildlife Trusts' Chief Executive,…

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Seal pup by Tom Marshall

Where to see bluebells

From mid-April onwards bluebells set our woodlands ablaze with their bright blue flowers!

Find a bluebell wood near you

©Paul Lane

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Why is nature in trouble?

56% of the UK's wildlife - our wild plants and animals - are in decline. Find out more:

Culm grassland habitats divided by an A-road in north Devon - Stephen Powles

Everyone should have the opportunity to experience the joy of wildlife in their daily lives

Find out more about what we stand for

Children playing with snail (Emma Bradshaw)

Making nature part of life

Vine House Farm field with red tractor and birds © Nicholas Watts, Vine House Farm Bird Foods

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Farming

Over 70% of the UK’s land is farmed in some way – so how this land is managed has a big impact on wildlife.

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Nature for wellbeing

Spending time in nature makes us happier and healthier.

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Planning and development

Building homes, business premises and transport links could and should have an overall positive impact on nature.

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Fisheries

Unsustainable fishing activity can destroy marine habitats and drive species to extinction. The Wildlife Trusts work towards a…

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Water

Water is a vital part of the natural world. The lives of animals, plants and people depend on healthy water sources.

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Learning and education

The Wildlife Trusts believe all children should have access to nature.

What's your wild life?

Nature matters to us in so many different ways. Read people's stories about nature and tell us yours....

My neighbourhood

David, Crane Park, London

My chapel

Elaine, Thurrock Thameside Nature Park, Essex

My family time

Siti and Amin, Stocker’s Lake, Hertfordshire

Species

Water vole

The water vole is under serious threat from habitat loss and predation by the non-native American mink. Found along our waterways, it is…

Species

Common toad

Despite its warts and ancient associations with witches, the common toad is a gardener's friend, sucking up slugs and snails. It is…

Species

Mole

The brown humps of earth that can decorate a lawn are the work of the mole. This stocky, brown mammal spends its life burrowing…

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