My legacy
Kati wants her grandchildren to inherit a county that is rich in wildlife. That’s why she has left a legacy to Surrey Wildlife Trust
to help protect the countryside for Oliver and Harry.
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My legacy
Aidan is passionate about this wetland oasis which he helped safeguard from development in the 80s. It’s his childhood playground, where he spent many happy days of discovery. Now, he loves…
Wild Paths: Film celebrates legacy of conservation career programme
The Wild Paths programme aimed to bring new talent into practical nature conservation across five local Wildlife Trusts, including here in Avon. A short film has now been launched to celebrate the…
North Somerset Levels and Moors Restoration Project
Our work on the North Somerset Levels and Moors is helping to restore a rare and valuable wetland habitat near to the Severn Estuary. Semi-aquatic plants on the moorland, wildflower meadows on the ridges and ancient woodlands all make up this beautiful and special landscape, and a range of birds, plants and invertebrates all depend on this landscape to thrive. We are working with partners Natural England, the Environment Agency, the Internal Drainage Board and North Somerset Council as well as our funders, Wessex Water, to improve this unique landscape for wildlife.
Lovely Ladybirds
A closer look at one of the UK’s most popular beetles.
King’s new National Nature Reserves to leave lasting legacy for people and nature on the Mendip Hills
The south facing slopes of the Mendip Hills have been announced as one of the ‘King’s Series’ of five new National Nature Reserves across the country.
Where there's a will, there's a way
...to leave a legacy that will have a lasting effect, say Roz Kidman Cox.
New legal protections edge England closer towards wild beaver return
This week we were delighted to see that Defra has announced new legislation that will provide legal protection for beavers in England, like those in our River Avon, and could pave the way for the…
My history book
Tim has volunteered at Astley Moss for five years, helping to increase the water levels on the bogs back to their historic healthy levels. He especially loves watching the birds return to this…
Our magical moors: wetland wonderlands
Avon Wildlife Trust's Nature and Climate Manager, Jen Robertson, writes about the importance of climate resilience on the magical North Somerset Levels and Moors
Disadvantaged communities across the UK empowered to let nature flourish thanks to £5m National Lottery funding
Nextdoor Nature – a new natural legacy to mark the Queen’s Jubilee
How to write your will
Imagine giving a gift that could truly last for generations. A gift that ensures others can enjoy local wildlife and wild places in the future - just as you do now. Including a legacy in your will to Avon Wildlife Trust could make that difference.