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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
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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
- 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.

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November 2019

National Dormouse Conference 2019

November 16, 2019 @ 10:00 am - 4:30 pm

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

Dormouse torpor in hand by Rhys Owen-Roberts

THIS EVENT IS NOW SOLD OUT 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, as detailed below: Ian White Dormouse Officer for PTES will discuss the State of Britain’s Dormice 2019 and ongoing conservation work Simone Bullion Conservation Manager at Suffolk Wildlife Trust will investigate…

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November 2023

The National Dormouse Conference – Dormice in a Changing World- 11th November 2023

November 11, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 4:30 pm

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

Booking has now closed. Please email ian.white@ptes.org if you have any questions. To be held at the University of Reading university on the 11th November 2023 between 10am and 4.30pm (doors open at 9am). Click here for further information about getting to the conference Hazel dormice have been in decline in Britain for over 100 years. The population has declined, and their range has shrunk over that time. What does the future hold for the species? The…

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