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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
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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.
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?
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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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Press release: ‘Go WILD for Hedgehogs’: new campaign urges gardeners to create wild patches for hedgehogs

Simply create a wild patch, record its location online and encourage much-needed natural insect prey and nesting materials for native hedgehogs This July, gardeners, families and individuals are being urged …

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Britain’s first National Hedgehog Conservation Strategy

A major step forward for hedgehog conservation The State of Britain’s Hedgehogs 2022 report, published by People’s Trust for Endangered Species (PTES) and the British Hedgehog Preservation Society (BHPS), revealed …

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Exciting new project launched to monitor hedgehogs on a national scale

The National Hedgehog Monitoring Programme (NHMP) is an exciting new project aiming to calculate robust population estimates for hedgehogs. The project officially launched at the end of March 2024 and …

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Press release: World-first combination of trail cameras, AI and volunteers used to find out robust hedgehog population estimates for the first time

National Hedgehog Monitoring Programme - People's Trust for Endangered Species

A pioneering new three-year pilot project – the National Hedgehog Monitoring Programme (NHMP) – has been launched. For the first time, this will enable robust estimates of hedgehog populations in …

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Press release: Volunteers needed for springtime wildlife surveys

RED SQUIRREL NEIL MCINTYRE - People's Trust for Endangered Species

Charity calls for help recording endangered wildlife in gardens and on local riverbanks This spring, leading wildlife conservation charity People’s Trust for Endangered Species (PTES) is calling for volunteers across …

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Press release: Construction giant Jewson pledges to help hedgehogs

Hedgehog Highway and hedgehog by Christopher Morgan

Inspired by the recent Hedgehog Friendly Fencing campaign, Jewson will soon offer gravel boards with pre-installed Hedgehog Highways, giving hedgehogs vital access to gardens. National builders’ merchant Jewson is the …

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Make some noise for…

Fox--Jakub-Rutkiewicz-shutterstock-Living-with-Mammals

…the barks, screams, snorts, and chatter of our wild neighbours, says David Wembridge In the roundup of local crime figures in St Elwick’s Neighbourhood Association Newsletter Podcast, Mike Wozniak reports …

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Press release: Search for ‘Britain’s Biggest Hedgehog Street’ begins

Hedgehog Highway - by Tony and Pam Francis

Public asked to help hedgehogs by connecting as many gardens as possible and submitting entries online Two wildlife charities are asking members of the public to link their gardens this …

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Hedgehog Ecology and Land Management Course for Practitioners – 25th May 2022

Hedgehog by Miroslav Hlavko/Shutterstock.com

Course content Talk 1: Ecology and behaviour An overview of basic biology, ecology, behaviour, disease and rehabilitation. Talk 2: Population, monitoring and the law An overview of recent trends in …

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Press release: New report reveals hedgehogs have declined by between 30% – 75% across different areas of the countryside since 2000, but are stabilising in urban areas

Rural populations continue to plummet, with the largest declines in eastern England Urban populations are stable, and may even be recovering thanks to community action Urgent action is now needed …

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Press release: Outlook for south London’s hedgehogs is more positive than originally thought

David Cooper Native British hedgehog on a lawn

Surveys reveal hotspots, connected populations but also areas of absence, where ‘hogs need help Battersea-based wildlife charity People’s Trust for Endangered Species (PTES) is funding two conservation research interns working …

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Do hungry hedgehogs hibernate late?

We know very little about hibernation in those British mammals that use this strategy to survive winter periods when food is scarce. It’s possibly a vulnerable time for these animals. …

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