Nature & Wildlife
As the UK's biggest land owner, we look after a lot of nature and wildlife. We strive to maintain our land as an environment that supports a rich diversity of life.
Wildlife walks
Autumn is a fantastic season to get out and about in the great British countryside and discover some very special wildlife. We've an inspired selection of guided wildlife walks on offer for you to do just that.
Vote for Nature
Puffins, otters, red squirrels, pine martens and bats need your vote
Banrock Station wine is giving £100,000 to help us look after five of Britain’s most threatened animals and we need you to help decide where the money goes. Place your Vote for Nature and you could win one of 10 holiday cottage breaks.
Saving the Large Blue
Matthew Oates, Trust butterfly expert, and Robert Holden, Area Ranger for South and East Somerset, talk about the Large Blue butterfly and our efforts to conserve it.
You can read more about the UK's largest and rarest blue butterfly and how we're working with other organisations to help recover and reintroduce them.
Our guide to birdsong
Ever listened to a cheerful chirping and wondered which bird was behind the melody? You'll soon be an expert with our guide to birdsong.
What's so special about peat?
Peat is important for nature and for the planet. Find out more about what we’re doing to protect and restore these essential ecosystems.
Conserving wild asparagus
Did you know wild asparagus can still be found growing in certain parts of the UK? Our team has been working to conserve this unique and endangered plant.
Free pocket guide to nature
Want to find out more about the nature and wildlife we care for? Download our free Pocket Portal to Nature - it's a real walk on the wild side.
Get grubby with our ecological expert
Peter Brash works with us as our invertebrate ecologist. Find out more about his job in this short video, and discover why the one item he can't be without is a stick for hitting trees with.
Get closer to nature
If you're a nature enthusiast, our gardens, parks and countryside are a haven for wildlife and nature. See something new today when you pay us a visit.