Bringing the wild back to life
You can protect endangered species by taking a few minutes to count stag beetles, assess the state of your local orchard or hunt for water voles.
Our wildlife is disappearing
Almost two thirds of species in the UK have declined in the past 50 years. There’s nothing natural about this rate of decline – it can be stopped. With your help, we are standing up for animals and plants that are vital for a healthy world.
Save water voles today
Just £10 will help us survey for rare water voles to build a nationwide picture.
It's stag spotting season!
Take part in our annual stag beetle survey
Tell us about the stag beetles you see so we can protect this endangered species.
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