silver washed fritillary - Mike Dimery

Avon Wildlife Trust is the largest local charity working to protect wildlife in the Avon area. With the support of over 16,000 members we look after 35 nature reserves, campaign on issues which threaten wildlife and encourage everyone to be more concerned about our natural environment.

What do we do?

We represent a membership of over 16,000 people and growing fast...

• We lead conservation work by taking an innovative approach to wildlife recovery on a landscape scale, to increase biodiversity in the wider environment
• We manage 35 nature reserves covering over 1,100 hectares - from salt marshes and reed beds to species-rich grasslands and ancient woodlands
• We set the agenda as part of the national partnership of Wildlife Trusts with 800,000 members
  throughout the UK, and regionally as a member of the South West Wildlife Trusts
• We advise landowners, local authorities and many others on management and practice which can benefit wildlife
• We inspire lifelong learning through enjoyment and access to the natural environment, in both urban and rural areas
• We run a major wildlife centre at Folly Farm in the Chew Valley
• We co-ordinate a task force of more than 500 volunteers who help in all areas of the Trust's work, from conservation tasks on reserves to helping in the Trust office
• We campaign as the leading voice and source of expertise on all local wildlife matters
• We work in partnership with public authorities, landowners, schools and colleges, businesses, local people and the media
• We encourage people to lead more sustainable lives