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 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.
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'.
Looe Island Manager
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Imagine starting your working day surrounded by wildlife, the sea and one of Cornwall’s most special nature reserves.
Now imagine being the person who helps shape its future.
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Skokholm Island
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Famed for its Manx Shearwaters and Storm Petrels, Skokholm Island is a truly wild island off the coast of Pembrokeshire.
Looe Island
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An island whose surrounding waters are teeming with life
Skokholm Island
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An island reserve with an unusually varied population of rabbits
Cardigan Island
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An island consisting of maritime cliff, slope and grassland plateau
White Island
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This small uninhabited island lying on the northwest side of St Martin’s is important for its geology, maritime heathland, grassland and breeding seabirds.
Brownsea Island
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Dorset Wildlife Trust manages 100 hectares of land on the northern side of Brownsea Island in partnership with the National Trust. The brand new Lookout wildlife observatory and two bird hides…
Foulney Island
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Arctic and little tern breed on this island nature reserve during the summer whilst in autumn and winter it's a great site to see waders.