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A Ranger at Penrose working in the woodlands

Who are we? 

Meet some of the people that work to help protect and look after special places. We are a charity and your money goes directly towards keeping places special for ever, for everyone.

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National Trust volunteers and staff cleaning Bossington Beach, on the Holnicote Estate, Exmoor National Park, Somerset

Targeting plastic pollution at the source  

Plastic pollution is one of the biggest problems facing the natural world at the moment. Lizzy Carlyle, Head of Environmental Practices, takes a look at cutting out single-use plastics and committing to a cleaner future.

Becoming plastic free

How we're helping

Endangered water voles are returning to Malham Tarn

Helping wildlife to survive 

Once common wildlife like water voles and cuckoos are now rare and under threat. Our rangers are working with farmers to create nature habitats and help struggling birds, butterflies and wildflowers.

Trevor shares his bird watching skills at Felbrigg Estate, Norfolk

Connecting with special places 

Whether it's a place to meet friends and family, get in touch with nature or even bring back memories from the past, special places help bring people together. Hear from other supporters as they share their connection with places close to their hearts.

Tim Peake reading Isaac Newton's Principia in space

Inspiring the next generation 

In 2015, seeds from the apple tree that began Sir Isaac Newton's study of gravity were blasted into space with British astronaut, Tim Peake. Find out how the incredible journey of a handful of seeds can help the next generation of Newtons take root.

River Derwent

Riverlands: how we keep our rivers flowing 

Rivers are the lifeblood of our landscapes, but now they’re in trouble – and so is the wildlife that depends on them. We’re determined to reverse this decline with an ambitious restoration project to bring our rivers, streams, brooks and becks flowing back to life.

Restoring the riverlands
Our red squirrel ranger

What does a red squirrel ranger actually do? 

Meet red squirrel ranger, Glen, who is in charge of food rations, keeping predators away and making traffic signs for road crossing squirrels.

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Driving a greener future

Keith Jones, Environmental Practices Advisor and 'green guru', is committed to creating a sustainable future, but his job takes him thousands of miles around the UK every year. Join Keith as he takes an electric car inspired by nature for a spin, and find out how we're working with manufacturer BMW i to grow the charging network.

Join Keith on the road
Visitors crossing the Debdon Burn stream at Cragside

Annual General Meeting 

This year’s AGM will be held on Saturday 20 October 2018 at the STEAM Museum in Swindon - and gives you a chance to have a say on how the National Trust is run.

Read more about our AGM
a nightingale singing at croome

Wildlife success stories 

Thanks to your support, nature and wildlife is thriving. Discover how you're helping to protect and maintain the good health of the land we look after and the animals that call it home.

Three puffins on rocks on Inner Farne Island.

Counting the Farne Island puffins 

Every five years, the Farne Island rangers set out in search of footprints, tracking puffins to their burrows to count the island's population. Find out how keeping count can help protect one of the nation's favourite seabirds.

Building a bird box at Tŷ Mawr Wybrnant

Give wildlife a home this autumn 

Tick off another of your 50 things to do before you're 11 3/4 this autumn by making a home for a wild animal. From hibernating hedgehogs to snuggly bugs, find out everything you need to know to keep the animals in your garden safe and warm as winter draws closer.

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