The Trust is unique in being the only organisation concerned with all aspects of the environment in Wiltshire. We are one of the UK’s most successful nature conservation charities. Since the Trust’s formation in 1963 out of concern for the colony of Purple Emperor butterflies in Blackmoor Copse, we have created 37 wildlife havens, effectively lobbied local and national government and dramatically reduced waste in Wiltshire. Find out more about us.
Langford Lakes appealThe Trust has launched an appeal for funds towards the cost of creating a spectacular new wetland habitat at its Langford Lakes Nature Reserve. 10 hectares of meadow and 300 metres of the River Wylye have been bought by the Trust to add to the existing Reserve in South Wiltshire. This offers a unique opportunity to create a valuable new wetland benefiting a wide range of wildlife. Watch the video below which outlines the Trust's plans and illustrates some of the work already carried out. Thank you to those of you who have already donated to our appeal, we have raised £21,906. Click here to make a donation to our appeal and help us reach our target of £46,000. Thank you |
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Sandpool Appeal
Over the coming months work will begin at Sandpool Nature Reserve to enable us to manage the site. A new cattle handling system, "the roundhouse" will be erected enabling us to house our cattle in the worst of weathers. At the same time new fencing, hedging and paths will be created giving better access. But of course we will also be undertaking a host of works to improve the site for wildlife including a new hibernaculum for the lizards and Grass Snakes found here, new ponds for Great Crested Newts, bumble bee banks and a new wildlife orchard. Help us to do more for wildlife by donating to our appeal.
February half term events
Slugs, Snails and All Things Slimy!
What has one foot and no bones? Join us for an action-packed morning to find out the answer and learn about everything wiggly and slimy! Have a go at hunting in our log piles to discover who lives there, make a snail shelter, learn how to charm worms and make a wormery to take home with you.
Copenhagen climate change conference news
Read the news from The Trust's Director who was at the Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen from 11th December. Click here to read all the updates
What is your vision for Wiltshire in 2030?
What kind of lives do we want to lead in the face of increasing shortages of natural resources? Enter theTrust's competition for schools and communities to provide a new vision for Wiltshire in 2030 and win fantastic prizes. The deadline is Monday March 1st 2010.
Bringing back our barn owls
The population of barn owls in the Braydon Forest area of north Wiltshire is holding up well, according to a survey carried out by the Trust.
Cows get a taste for town life
New residents moved into the centre of Warminster this week and very snappy dressers they are too; for they wear a distinctive broad white belt around their fine black coats.