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Wildlife
- Close
- - 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.

Upcoming Events › Hazel dormice

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June 2019

Dormouse Ecology, Conservation and Woodland Management Course

June 25 @ 10:00 am - 4:30 pm

Briddlesford Woods, Briddlesford Woods, Wootton Bridge, Isle of Wight United Kingdom

We will look at the ecology of dormice, their conservation and relevant legislation. We will also consider woodland management for the species with appropriate examples in the woodland on the Reserve. In addition we will check some dormouse boxes at Briddlesford and we would expect to see dormice. This course is an excellent first step for those wishing to get involved in dormouse conservation and it is recommended as a first step for those wishing to train for their dormouse…

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September 2019

Dormouse Ecology, Conservation and Woodland Management course (inc. handling)- SEPT

September 9 - September 11

Briddlesford Woods, Briddlesford Woods, Wootton Bridge, Isle of Wight United Kingdom

We will look at the ecology of dormice, their conservation and relevant legislation. In addition, we will consider how to survey for dormice and how to set up a regular monitoring site and the requirements both to obtain a disturbance license and a mitigation license. This is an intensive course with a maximum of nine delegates and three trainers. Day 1 will focus on dormouse ecology, conservation, survey techniques and dormouse familiarisation. On Day 2, we will look at woodland…

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October 2019

Dormouse Ecology, Conservation and Woodland Management course (inc. handling) OCT

October 7 - October 9

Briddlesford Woods, Briddlesford Woods, Wootton Bridge, Isle of Wight United Kingdom

**This is event is now full. Please email ian.white@ptes.org to be added to a waiting list** We will look at the ecology of dormice, their conservation and relevant legislation. In addition, we will consider how to survey for dormice and how to set up a regular monitoring site and the requirements both to obtain a disturbance license and a mitigation license. This is an intensive course with a maximum of nine delegates and three trainers. Day 1 will focus on…

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November 2019

National Dormouse Conference 2019

November 16 @ 10:00 am - 4:30 pm

University of Reading, Reading, Berkshire RG6 6UA United Kingdom

Dormouse torpor in hand by Rhys Owen-Roberts

Our National Dormouse Conference is a must for all dormouse monitoring volunteers to learn more about hazel dormouse conservation and meet up with fellow wildlife enthusiasts. The day will be packed full of exciting talks from the country’s top dormouse experts and researchers, to be announced shortly. Please contact us if this is a company booking and you would like us to invoice you rather than booking online. Please note as People’s Trust for Endangered Species is not VAT registered…

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