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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 almost 17,000 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
more than 17,000 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 600,000
members
throughout the UK, and regionally as a member of the
South West Wildlife
Trusts
- We
play a leading role in the Avon Biodiversity Partnership
- 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
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