The Wildlife Trusts

We want to restore 30% of land and sea for nature by 2030

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500,000 people involved with our events

2,300 nature reserves across the UK

100 coastal and undersea conservation projects

98,000 football pitches of wildlife-rich land

We are a grassroots movement that believes we need nature and it needs us. More than 850,000 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.

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We need change!

"Nature urgently needs our help to recover. And it can be done." - David Attenborough

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Where next for nature and British farming?

Join our free online Wild LIVE event as we discuss the Agriculture Act.

Proposed nuclear power station threatens stunning wild coast

Whilst Government promises greater protections for England’s iconic landscapes, the threat of hugely damaging developments like Sizewell C continue to loom.

Farming and wildlife

Over 70% of the UK’s land is farmed in some way - discover more about our work to manage and advise on this land, to ensure a thriving natural world.

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Making nature part of life

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Housing for people and nature

We are working with Redrow Homes to help them make nature protection and enhancement a key part of their new developments.

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.

Nature for health and wellbeing

Spending time in nature makes us happier and healthier.

Marine Protected Areas

Information on Marine Protected Areas MPA, Marine Conservation Zones MCZ and other protected areas in UK seas and waters. Protected…

Managing road verges for wildlife

We work with highways authorities, councils and landowners to advise and help manage road verges.

Wild PE lesson with Sheffield and Rotherham Wildlife Trust (Helena Dolby)

Learning and education

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

We want to restore 30% of land and sea for nature by 2030