Pipistrelles are the smallest European bats. They have dark red/brown fur on their backs and yellow/brown undersides. The ears, nose and wing membranes are black/brown.

Local Wildlife Sites are areas of land that are especially important for their wildlife. They are some of our most valuable wildlife areas.

Essex is blessed with a rich and varied wildlife heritage and the county is famous for its coastline, arguably the longest in England; the coastal wetlands of Essex are renowned for their extensive areas of grazing marsh, lagoons, shingle, mudflats, saltmarsh, fresh water pools and reedbeds. In addition, there are extensive river systems, tracts of ancient woodland, mosaic and grassland, and important brownfield sites, with heaths, wetlands and important wildlife corridors scattered throughout the county within the wider farmed countryside. These beautiful wild places are vulnerable and many are under threat from development.

Essex Wildlife Trust works in partnership with a multitude of individuals, groups and partner organisations. 

The UK Government's new Planning and Infrastructure Bill currently threatens nature's recovery in England. Take action to ensure wilder, healthier homes for all.