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Wildlife
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- - We protect wildlife in Britain and around the world by bringing our most threatened species back from the brink of extinction. We do this through ground-breaking research, practical conservation and education, all with the help of our supporters.
Wild places
- Close
- - Some habitats contain such a richness of life that we need to protect them at all odds. We are working to preserve ancient woodlands, orchards and wood pastures and parklands, as well as the countless species they support.
What we do
- Close
- - Everything we do is based on scientific evidence. We gather this through surveys, which you can take part in, and by awarding research grants to the most inspiring scientists worldwide. This evidence guides our conservation efforts and is shared through our events and publications.
Who we are
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- - People’s Trust for Endangered Species was set up in 1977 to save our wildlife. We are governed by a board of volunteer trustees and our team of staff are passionate about protecting endangered species and places.
Success stories
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- - We strive to bring our most threatened species in the UK and around the world back from the brink of extinction. Our successes come from ground-breaking research, practical conservation and education, all with the help of our supporters.
Get involved
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- - There are so many ways you can help save endangered species. Fancy taking part in a survey, joining us on a wildlife event or becoming a regular supporter?
Shop
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- - Support our work in our shop with a range of charity gifts, home-ware, cards and more. 100% of the profits go directly to help wildlife both in the UK an overseas.
Donate
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- - There is nothing natural about the alarming rate at which we are losing animals and their homes. It is absolutely avoidable. We can stop the loss of our wildlife – but we need your support. You can act now by choosing to give to our cause. Thank you.

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Water voles are at risk of extinction in Britain

We’re training volunteers to survey water vole sites, improve water vole habitats and help the water voles that still live in our waterways. Can you help with a donation today?

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We’re training volunteers and improving habitats to help the water voles that still live in our waterways. Can you help with a donation today?

Water voles are at risk of extinction in Britain

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We’re training volunteers to survey water vole sites, improve water vole habitats and help the water voles that still live in our waterways.

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Become a hedgehog 'spotter'

Take part in the brand new National Hedgehog Monitoring Programme and help us identify hedgehogs from home!

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Take part in the brand new National Hedgehog Monitoring Programme and help us identify hedgehogs from home!

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Survey your hedgerows for free management advice

Download the Healthy Hedgerows app today and with just a handful of questions, you'll receive instant management advice to grow your hedges.

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Tell us about your wild neighbours and help us build a picture of the wildlife on our doorstep.

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Download the Healthy Hedgerows app today and with just a handful of questions, you'll receive instant management advice to grow your hedges.

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Help dormice return to the wild

Dormouse populations have been declining for the past century, as their woodland homes have slowly disappeared. Our dormouse releases are putting them back into the wild.

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Dormouse populations have been declining for the past century but our dormouse releases are putting them back into the wild.

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Dormouse populations have been declining for the past century, as the woodland homes have slowly disappeared. Our dormouse releases are putting them back into the wild.

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Our wildlife is disappearing

Almost two thirds of species in the UK have declined in the past 50 years. There’s nothing natural or inevitable about this. It can be stopped. And everyone can play a part. That’s why People’s Trust for Endangered Species exists.

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Almost two thirds of species in the UK have declined in the past 50 years. It can be stopped. And everyone can play a part.

Our wildlife is disappearing

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Almost two thirds of species in the UK have declined in the past 50 years. There’s nothing natural or inevitable about this. It can be stopped. And everyone can play a part. That’s why People’s Trust for Endangered Species exists.

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Who we are

We’ve been standing up for wildlife for over 40 years. With the help of scientists, conservationists, landowners, and the general public, we’re working to protect our delicately balanced ecosystem by bringing our most threatened species back from the brink.

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Funded by our generous supporters, our grant programmes support the very best scientific researchers and wildlife experts out in the field. The evidence they unearth guides worldwide conservation. Browse the map below to discover the amazing wildlife we’re saving from extinction.

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Save our water voles

Save our water voles

Water voles are in a serious decline and nearly died out altogether in the 1990s.

Accidental and deliberate releases of American mink and the loss of healthy riverbanks led to a dramatic 90% decline in their population. Now they’re a rare sight, and still vulnerable to extinction. We’re training volunteers to survey water vole sites, improve water vole habitats and help the water voles that still live in our waterways.

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Look after your hedgerows

Look after your hedgerows

Farmers and land managers across the UK can record the condition of their hedgerows via PTES’ Healthy Hedgerows survey, which is now available as part of Land App and Land App Mobile thanks to new collaboration.

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Traditional orchards need our help

Traditional orchards need our help

You can help play a vital role in finding and recording traditional orchards, vital wildlife havens, and help us protect them. Enjoy Apple Days throughout autumn too to show your support and keep these places alive.

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PTES’ ‘Healthy Hedgerows’ survey now available on Land App Mobile

The value of healthy hedgerows Hedgerows have been at the heart of British farming for centuries. However, without the traditional lifecycle approach to management, their structural condition has been steadily declining. Last century, over half of our hedgerows were lost through incentivised removal; whilst recognition of their value has turned this around, it means those …

New hope for critically endangered Siamese crocodiles

PTES staff were thrilled about the exciting news that one of the rarest reptiles in the world has had a boost in numbers, thanks to the impressive efforts of PTES partner, Fauna & Flora. Read on for an inspiring report from their team and local experts about the discovery of Critically Endangered Siamese crocodile nests …

Hazel dormice in hedges and scrubs

Ellie Scopes recently completed her PhD at the University of Exeter. She investigated how often and when hazel dormice are found in hedgerows and scrubby habitats in the South West. Her results are a useful insight into how dormice use these habitats and how we might improve our surveying and management of these critical areas. …

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