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Skip to main content The Wildlife Trusts Search Main navigation About us Vaughn Matthews The Wildlife Trusts is a movement made up of 46 Wildlife Trusts: independent charities with a shared mission. Our vision and mission Why is nature in trouble? 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Chris Gomersall/2020VISION 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 The Wildlife Trusts 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. More about us Help wildlife at home and in your garden Find ideas Jon Hawkins - Surrey Hills Photography Connect with nature during lockdown Ways to look after yourself and nature during this time Take a look © Mark Hamblin/2020VISION Animal adoption packs The perfect gift for a nature lover! Adopt an animal Tom Marshall We need change! "Nature urgently needs our help to recover. And it can be done." - David Attenborough Read our proposals for a Nature Recovery Network Follow us on social media Get the latest on what we're up to Help bring our seas back to life Marine life needs proper protection Grey seal ©Alexander Mustard/2020VISION 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. Read more How businesses can be part of the nature solution Your business can help us restore 30% of land and sea for nature by 2030 Find out how Latest news and blogs Read more news Read more blogs Blog The Prime Minister must rewild his 10 point plan to tackle climate change Lucy Pegg, Public Affairs Officer for The Wildlife Trusts, reviews this week’s government commitment to a 10 point plan to tackle… News Sizewell C threatens stunning wild coast Proposed nuclear power station would sabotage Government’s 30 by 30 pledge to nature Blog Bringing Wildlife Back Ian Jelley, Director of Living Landscapes for Warwickshire Wildlife Trust, explains why helping nature recover is as essential for us as… Making nature part of life Case study 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. Learning and education The Wildlife Trusts believe all children should have access to nature. Find your Wildlife Trust Enter Postcode, Town or Place What we do Save wildlife and wild places Bring people closer to nature The Wildlife Trusts About us Contact us Privacy Policy Accessibility statement Get Involved Become a member Take action for wildlife Visit Volunteer Translate this site: Select Language English Afrikaans Albanian Arabic Armenian Azerbaijani Basque Belarusi...