What we do

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What we do

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Staffordshire Wildlife Trust has been working to protect the wildlife and wild places where you live for over 50 years. We are the county's leading nature conservation charity. Find out more below about what we do and join us in looking after Staffordshire's wildlife and wild places!Ā 

The Stunning Roaches Nature Reserve

We protect wildlife

Staffordshire Wildlife Trust carries out conservation projects all over the county to protect our special landscapes and wildlife.Ā Our vision is to create a Living LandscapeĀ in Staffordshire. The Living Landscape concept involves focussing our efforts on improving the wider landscape to make it a better place for wildlife. As well as continuing to protect and expand core areas of high quality habitat, such as nature reserves, the Trust is investing energy into the land in between these core areas ā€“ the farmland, gardens, parks, allotments, community areas, school grounds and even golf courses -to make them into places thatĀ  can support wildlife.

Protecting wildlife and wild places

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Doxey Marshes - reeds

Nature reserve stewards

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How Staffordshire Wildlife Trust is working to create a Living Landscape in Staffordshire

We work in many different areas to achieve our vision.

  • Our Living Landscapes team carries out conservation workĀ to protect threatened species and habitats, keep up-to-date records of wild species populations and safeguard wild places from development.
  • We manage 30Ā nature reservesĀ across the county for the benefit of wildlife and people, totaling almost 4,018Ā acres. Our reserves include lush wetlands, wild open moorlands and peaceful woodlands. We are working to create links and corridors in the wider landscape between these areas of high quality habitat, so wild populations do not become isolated and can expand and thrive.
  • Our education and community staff work with people of all ages and backgrounds to encourage them to explore, learn about and engage with the natural world.Ā We visit schools, run hundreds of family events, help communities 'green up' their local areas and stage walks, talks and volunteering events so people can get involved in local wildlife. Ā 

We need wildlife and wildlife needs people

We bring people and wildlife together in harmony. We educate people on wildlife and create opportunities where people can get close to nature and feel inspired by their local wild places. Offering volunteering, educational and events programmes are a big part of our work. What we do would not be possible without our fabulous members who support us along our journey of work.Ā People are crucial to making Living Landscape schemes work, and to be successful, individuals, communities and businesses all need to get involvedĀ to help shape and care for their local environment.

Working with people

Working with people

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We Campaign

We raise awareness of key wildlifeĀ issues from Environmental Acts to the Badger Cull. People engagement is also a big part of our campaign work, one of our most popular projects is 30 Days Wild which we run every June. InĀ 2018, over 1,500 people signed up and took part. Read how you can help support us with our campaigns and get involved.Ā 

Badgers - donate to appeal

Our campaigns

Act now

We advise

Inappropriate development can have a significant impact on wildlife; while considerate planning can help protect, enhance and even create new habitats.

With ever increasing development pressures across Staffordshire, we are working to ensure that wildlife and valuable habitats are fully considered within the planning system. Staffordshire Wildlife Trust gives wildlife a voice

Planning

We advise on planning developments

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The bigger picture

Part of The Wildlife Trusts

Staffordshire Wildlife Trust is part of The Wildlife Trusts, 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.

There are 46Ā local Wildlife Trusts across the UK, the Isle of Man and Alderney. Together, as a network, we have protected more than 95,000 hectares of land for wildlifeĀ - woods, meadows, lakes, hills, beaches and urban nature reserves and have 130 visitor and education centres across the U.K.

To find out more,Ā visit the Wildlife Trusts website.

Our network

Find out about the difference we are making

Impact report

The Wildlife Trusts Impact Report 2018-19

What impact is The Wildlife Trusts movement having?Ā This annual report gives an overviewĀ of our impact inĀ the year 1 April 2018Ā - 31 March 2019, includingĀ key statistics, stories and highlights - from the area of land we manage and influence for wildlife, to measuring the impact ofĀ volunteering on peoples' mental health.

Read the report here

Like what you hear? Get more involved...

There are many ways to get involved with Staffordshire Wildlife Trust, from becoming a member to volunteering.Ā 

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Churnet Vally volunteering

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