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Volunteers repairing a dry stone wall in the Usk Valley

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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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.

Lucy laughs with her friends at Morden Hall Park

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.

The BMW 3i electric car

Seeking a greener future 

Greener transport options are an important part of a sustainable future. Find out how we're working with electric car manufacturer BMW i to grow the charging network and discover how the BMW i is inspired by nature.

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.

See the rangers in action
Avebury

The law has changed – don’t get left out 

New data protection laws mean you have more control over how you hear from us. But if you don’t opt in, you might end up getting left out.

Matthew Oates, our specialist volunteer for butterflies, holding a pair of binoculars

The butterfly effect: a farewell from Matthew Oates 

After 30 years as the National Trust's butterfly expert, the time has come for Matthew Oates to hang up his net. Join him one last time to find out how butterflies have touched his life and how we can make sure they affect others for many years to come.

Meet the butterfly expert
Marine litter on a beach

Phasing out single use plastics 

We're committed to creating safe and healthy places for nature and wildlife to thrive. To help us safeguard nature for the future, we're phasing out single use plastics at our places. Find out how we're kicking the plastic habit.

Positive steps
Farming for nature at Hill Top Farm, Yorkshire

Nature needs more investment 

How can our natural environment be restored to health? We've called for a reward scheme for farmers, in a report produced jointly with the RSPB and Wildlife Trust.

Artist impression of what Seaton Delavall Hall will look like when recreated

Donate to our Bring Stories to Life appeal 

Three very special places need your support in 2018. Will you help with donations to transform and revitalise Sutton Hoo, Seaton Delaval Hall and Stowe Gardens? With your support we can bring their stories to life and help visitors experience their true spirit and heritage.

Support our 2018 appeal