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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
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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.

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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First ever dormice reintroduction into National Forest

38 rare hazel dormice have been reintroduced into Derbyshire, led by PTES and part of Natural England’s Species Recovery Programme.

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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.

First dormice reintroduction into National Forest

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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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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.

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Spectacular stag beetles are in decline. You can help by letting us know when you see one.

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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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Hedgerow and view of fields by Megan Gimber.

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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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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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Releasing dormice back to the wild

Releasing dormice back to the wild

Hazel dormice are now officially rare and vulnerable to extinction. The steady destruction and deterioration of the woodlands and hedgerows they rely on has left dormice isolated and exposed.

But with your help, our reintroduction programme is bringing dormice back to the wild where they previously thrived. Could you help sponsor a dormouse box giving this year’s released dormice a place to have their young?

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Releasing dormice back to the wild

Hedgehog Friendly Fencing

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Hedgehog Friendly Fencing

Hedgehog Friendly Fencing

Join our nationwide call for fencing companies to help hedgehogs. This summer we need your help as we ask fencing companies to offer pre-made hedgehog highway products.

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Watch out for wildlife on the roads

Watch out for wildlife on the roads

Let us know if you've spotted a mammal on your road journey to help us find out crucial information about the status of our nation's wildlife. Join the survey and together we can work to ensure wild Britain isn't lost.

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Latest news from PTES

Summer at Briddlesford: counting butterflies, moths and dormice

Butterflies and moths Jim Baldwin, our wonderful volunteer surveyor, has continued his 16-week long UK Butterfly Monitoring Scheme survey in Briddlesford. He surveyed, for a couple of hours at a time, on two consecutive weeks in July. In the first week he recorded an amazing 699 butterflies of 17 species and then 590 butterflies of …

Re-establishing wildcats back into the wild

We’re delighted to confirm that this June, 22 wildcats were released into undisclosed locations within the Cairngorms National Park. This is a huge milestone in the conservation of this critically endangered species and is the first of further releases over the next three years. The aim is to release about 60 wildcats to give the …

First ever reintroduction of rare hazel dormice into the National Forest

Bid to boost declining dormouse population at National Trust Calke Abbey This week, 38 rare hazel dormice are being reintroduced into a woodland at the National Trust Calke Abbey estate in Derbyshire, in the heart of the National Forest, in an attempt to save this endangered species from further extinction in the UK. The golden-coated, …

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