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- - 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.
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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.
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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
- Close
- - 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
- Close
- - 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
- Close
- - 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
- Close
- - 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.

Two male stag beetles. Photo by Ben Andrews

Take part in the Great Stag Hunt

Spectacular stag beetles are in decline. You can help by letting us know when you see one. This year, we are particularly interested in woodland sightings but you can still record any you see.

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Spectacular stag beetles are in decline. You can help by letting us know when you see one. This year, we are particularly interested in woodland sightings but you can still record any you see.

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Survey a local riverbank, ditch or stream for water voles this spring between 15th April and 15th June. Find out more or register to take part.

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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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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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From anteaters to zebras, Argentina to Zimbabwe, we support projects that have significant impact.

Everything we do is based on scientific evidence. Our grant projects, funded by our generous supporters, are building on this evidence and guiding our worldwide conservation work.

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From anteaters to zebras, we support projects that have significant impact.

Everything we do is based on scientific evidence. Our grant projects, funded by our generous supporters, are building on this evidence and guiding our worldwide conservation work.

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From anteaters to zebras, Argentina to Zimbabwe, we support projects that have significant impact.

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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.

Where we work

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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Saiga appeal

Saiga appeal

Help protect the saigas of Resurrection Island from poaching and habitat loss.

The saiga antelope living on Resurrection Island in the Aral Sea region have been well protected for year by their unique location. But now they are at risk from poaching as their habitat has become more accessible. We need to act now to help saigas from poaching and habitat loss.

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Survey hedgerows with the Healthy Hedgerows app

Download Healthy Hedgerows, a free app to help you manage your hedgerows in the best way possible. In just six questions you'll have a farm scale hedge plan for the most suitable management actions to keep your hedges in good health.

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Take part in the Great Stag Hunt

Take part in the Great Stag Hunt

Spectacular stag beetles are in decline. You can help by letting us know when you see one. This year, we are particularly interested in woodland sightings but you can still record any you see.

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Take part in the Great Stag Hunt

Latest news from PTES

39 endangered hazel dormice reintroduced into ancient woodland

‘Northern stronghold’ for rare hazel dormice created in Lancashire This week, a unique partnership of 10 organisations are coming together in an attempt to bring hazel dormice back from the brink. 39 dormice are being reintroduced into an ancient woodland in Lancashire. This reintroduction follows the milestone reintroduction in 2021 that saw 30 hazel dormice …

Monitoring the mammals of Resurrection Island: saiga antelope in Uzbekistan

The Aral Sea in Central Asia is synonymous with ecological and socio-economic collapse. At the centre of this region lies, what until the sea largely vanished, used to be an island: Vozrozhdenie (meaning ‘Resurrection’). This remote island has been home to critically endangered saiga antelope for at least 400 years. Until recently, the unique biodiversity …

PTES response to the Government’s consultation on the Nature Recovery Green Paper

The Nature Recovery Green Paper, which Defra published on 16 March 2022, includes sections on consolidation and rationalisation of species protection and the creation of a new tiered approach to species protection in England. As a champion and leader for conservation and research for some of England key mammal species, PTES has a significant interest …

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