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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?
Shop
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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.
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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May 2019

Moth night at Briddlesford Woods (Isle of Wight)

May 15, 2019 @ 9:00 pm - 11:00 pm

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

Join us for this special one-off evening event at our woodland reserve. Learn how to check moth traps set up throughout the woods and identify what creatures you find. It’s a great time of year to look for moths in deciduous woodland and we hope to spot the great prominent, perhaps an early large emerald moth and early season hawk moths. Please note you must be confident at walking on rough ground in the dark using a torch. Leader: Isle…

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July 2019

The Butterflies of Briddlesford (Isle of Wight)

July 6, 2019 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

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

Discover the wonderful world of our woodland butterflies on a guided walk. Our expert guides will lead you around our beautiful ancient woodland and help you learn how to identify a range of butterflies. July is the optimum time to see our woodland specialists White Admiral and Silver-washed Fritillary on the wing. You can also learn about other rare woodland wildlife such as red squirrels and dormice from PTES staff. Leader: Local butterfly expert and Regional Representative at British Trust…

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May 2022

Moths at Briddlesford Woods guided night walk – 20th May 2022

May 20, 2022 @ 9:00 pm - 11:00 pm

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

It’s national moth night and this year’s theme is woodlands. Join us for this special one-off evening event at our woodland reserve, Briddlesford Woods on the Isle of Wight. Learn how to check moth traps set up throughout the woods and identify what creatures you find. Please note you must be confident at walking on rough ground in the dark using a torch. NB: This event may be postponed to Saturday 21st if the weather is unsuitable for moth trapping as we would want you…

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August 2022

Hazel dormouse habitat management and hedgerow management – 23 August 2022

August 23, 2022 @ 9:30 am - 4:00 pm

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

Hazel dormouse in Briddlesford Woods - Isle of Wight. Credit Clare Pengelly

Hazel dormice are one of Britain’s most enigmatic species, but they are hard both to find and study. This is because they are small, they live in the tree and shrub canopy when active and they come out at night. They are also closely associated with old, managed woodlands, where they live, and with hedgerows, that they use as dispersal corridors. Briddlesford woods on the Isle of Wight is a private reserve owned by the People’s Trust for Endangered Species…

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