Thurrock’s struggling wildlife
Essex Wildlife Trust and Buglife warn planning decisions on 24 February could push Thurrock’s wildlife to a tipping point, risking irreversible species loss.
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Planning & Development
Planning decisions made today will shape the future of wildlife and wild places in Essex. Learn how to respond to a planning application in Essex.
A new plan for nature recovery in Essex
Essex Local Nature Recovery Strategy, a ground breaking plan to protect wildlife and promote nature recovery across the county.
My recovery plan
Michelle was diagnosed with breast cancer in the summer of 2014. After undergoing a life-saving operation and an intensive chemotherapy course, she is on the road to recovery.
Wildlife…
Clayburn Garden created by local residents
How a housing estate in Thurrock is nurturing its community and nature.
Plan a day out with Essex Wildlife Trust
Essex is blessed with rich and varied habitats, its 350-mile long coastline, wonderful ancient woodland, wildflower meadows, heavenly heathlands, wetlands and more.
Local Groups
Join your Local Group and help to support fundraising and events to connect more people with nature.
Local group events
Local group events
Havering Local Group
We carry out all manner of fundraising activities and events including nature reserve Open Days, local publicity, work parties, evening talks and magazine deliveries as well as recruiting new members.
Colchester Local Group
We carry out many fundraising activities and events including nature reserve open days, as well as recruiting new members, local publicity, work parties, evening talks and wildlife trust magazine deliveries.
Tendring Local Group
The Tendring local group carries out all manner of fundraising activities and events throughout the year.
Local Wildlife Sites
Local Wildlife Sites are areas of land that are especially important for their wildlife. They are some of our most valuable wildlife areas.