Wildlife Trust UK | Water for Wildlife UK

Wildlife Trusts

There are 47 local www.wildlifetrusts.org across the whole of the UK, the Isle of Man & Alderney, working for an environment rich in wildlife for everyone.

All 47 Wildlife Trusts are members of the Royal Society of Wildlife Trusts (RSWT) which also operates a separate Grants Unit administering major funds on behalf of the Big Lottery Fund and the Landfill Communities Fund. For more info on the grants unit visit www.rswt.org.

The Trust manages 2,200 nature reserves covering more than 84,000 hectares. The trust stands up for wildlife, inspires people about the natural world and foster sustainable living.

With 765,000 members, the wildlife trust are the largest UK voluntary organisation dedicated to conserving the full range of the UK’s habitats and species, whether they be in the countryside, in cities or at sea. 135,000 of the members belong to the junior branch, www.wildlifewatch.org.uk

The Trusts objectives are:

* Standing up for wildlife and the environment
* Creating and enhancing wildlife havens
* Inspiring people about the natural world
* Fostering sustainable living

Water for Wildlife

Water for Wildlife is a unique partnership supporting wetland conservation across the UK. Their aim is to co-ordinate the wetland work of The Wildlife Trusts, working with water companies, the Environment Agency and other key partners, to provide a more consistent and targeted approach to wetland conservation. They will also support national and regional project development, raise the profile of wetland conservation, and encourage sharing of best practice between the trusts and their partners. Go to their website Water for Wildlife for further details of project work so far…