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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.
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- - 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.
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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.
Who we are
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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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- - 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.
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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?
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- - 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.
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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.

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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
- Close
- - 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.

Wildlife action

Give nature a helping hand by carrying out a few simple tasks in your garden

Wildlife action

Give nature a helping hand by carrying out a few simple tasks in your garden

Gardening guides

Many British species are declining and face a high risk of extinction, but with your Wildlife Friendly Garden Kit you can help us protect those that remain before it's too late.

Get gardening for wildlife
Living with Mammals survey

Tell us what mammal visitors you get in your garden. It’s important to know about all mammals, not just the ones that are currently threatened, as it helps us to gather vital information about the ‘green health’ of our communities. Register today and get mammal monitoring!

Take part
Look out for mammals

Download our free guide and look out for mammals in your garden. Learn how to spot field signs and footprints. Join in with our Living with Mammals survey and become a mammal detective. Large file size so it might take a short while to download.

Download guide
Action for orchard wildlife

If you own an orchard or work in one, you can help protect the thousands of species they are home to. See our guides to planting, pruning, and harvesting your orchard.

View practical guides
Action for stag beetles

Learn how to create log pile homes for one of our most charismatic beetles, and other top tips.

Help stag beetles
Action for hedgehogs

Pledge and map a hole for hedgehogs and become a Hedgehog Champion. Take part via Hedgehog Street, our campaign with the British Hedgehog Preservation Society.

Visit Hedgehog Street
Action for dormice

If you've seen a hazel dormouse, found a dormouse nest or a dormouse chewed nut you can record it here on the National Dormouse Database. This will help us increase our knowledge of the distribution and abundance of these rare mammals in England and Wales.

Record a sighting
PTES shop

Support our work in our shop with a range of home and garden accessories, charity gifts, cards and more. 100% of the profits go directly to help wildlife both in the UK an overseas.

Visit our shop
Guidance leaflets

Further advice on how to protect rare wildlife and habitats.

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