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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
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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
- 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.

One donation, twice the impact. From the 18th – 25th April your donation to protect ancient woodland will be doubled through the Big Give.

Noble chafer beetles

The striking noble chafer beetle lives a reclusive life in traditional orchards. But, as orchard intensification, neglect and development reduce its habitat, this beautiful beetle is becoming increasingly rare.

Noble chafer beetles

Noble chafer beetles live in small, isolated populations around the UK. They are associated with traditional orchards and wood pastures where they depend on decaying wood within live trees. Sadly the noble chafer beetle is classified as ‘Vulnerable’, which means they face a very high risk of extinction in the wild. We are working hard to preserve their main habitats and you can help too.

Read more below about the beautiful noble chafer beetle, how you can help them survive and report any vital sightings.

Noble chafer beetle facts

Find out more about these stunning beetles. Where do they live? What do they eat? Are there any similar beetles in Britain?

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Seen a noble chafer beetle?

Please tell us where and when you saw a noble chafer beetle. Send us your images and learn how to take dropping samples for identification.

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Find out how to look for noble chafer beetles and their larvae and protect them. Advice on managing beetle habitats such as orchards.

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Habitat boxes

Read about the new habitats we have created for the noble chafer at Iwade orchard in Kent and learn about how we are protecting them for the future.

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Noble chafer beetles

Noble chafer beetles

Noble chafer beetle facts

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