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My fascination
Hi, I am Arun, a volunteer and marine champion for the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust. Since I was 11, I have been completing Shoresearch surveys with the Trust to monitor the species…
Scots pine
The Scots pine is the native pine of Scotland and once stood in huge forests. It suffered large declines, however, as it was felled for timber and fuel. Today, it is making a comeback - good news…
Conservation Matters: July
The latest news from our conservation teams.
Conservation Matters: June 2024
Rare butterfly conservation, beach-nesting birds and other wildlife news.
Conservation Matters: January 2023
Success for fish migration, preparing for Belfair's butterflies and the latest conservation news.
Protecting insect species in Essex
It was worrying to hear further news of insect decline earlier this year; it is reported that more than 40% of insect species are declining and a third are endangered.
Conservation Matters: September 2023
This month we are celebrating World Rivers Day alongside other conservation news from around the Trust.
Water vole distribution down 30%, new report says
National treasure ‘Ratty’ needs urgent help to survive. Essex Wildlife Trust’s water vole recovery projects are, however, helping to bring encouraging news locally.