Projects | Essex Wildlife Trust

Common sea lavender (Limonium vulgare) and Common glasswort (Salicornia europaea) on saltmarsh. Abbotts Hall Farm, Essex, UK - Terry Whittaker/2020VISION

Our conservation projects

Our core aim is to protect the wildlife and wild places of Essex. From the wildlife that soars overhead in the vast skies above, to the hidden species of our magical marine world, our conservation projects aim to protect wildlife on land, at sea, and everywhere in between.

Learn more about our current projects

Action for Insects

We can change the future of insects. Starting right now, learn how to make small changes to help these fascinating creatures.

Barn owl conservation

The project works with landowners, installing nest boxes and monitoring wild barn owl populations across Essex.

Brent goose migration

Following the epic 2,500-mile migration of the dark-bellied brent goose.

Essex Seagrass Project

The Essex Seagrass Project aims to protect and restore seagrass meadows and inform future management in Essex.

Native oyster restoration

Find out how Essex Wildlife Trust is protecting and restoring this coastal icon.

Nature-based solutions

Combatting the climate and nature emergency – making nature-based solutions a priority.

Protecting water voles

Water voles are the UK’s fastest declining mammal, due to habitat loss and predation by the non-native American mink. In 2007, Essex…

Natural flood management

Essex Wildlife Trust has been supporting Spains Hall Estate for three years. Their natural flood management project demonstrates how…

Common sea lavender (Limonium vulgare) Terry Whittaker/2020VISION

Saltmarsh Restoration Project

Saltmarshes need our protection and restoration. Learn more about our Saltmarsh Restoration Project here.

Managed realignment

Saltmarshes are coastal heroes, but they need our help. Learn more about managed realignment here.

Share our Shores

Find out how Essex Wildlife Trust and the RSPB are working together to protect our coastal wildlife.

The Essex Fish Migration Roadmap

The Essex Fish Migration Roadmap has identified over 400 blockages in our rivers, stopping many species from reaching their historic…

Lapwing and Plover Blue House Farm Peter Hewitt

Wetland for waders

This exciting project will retain water for longer periods of the year, benefiting threatened bird species, and allowing biodiversity to…