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Nature conservation
From ancient trees to bees and butterflies, the places in our care are full of life. Find out what we're doing to safeguard nature for years to come.
Reports and reviews
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State of Nature report 2023: UK wildlife continues to decline
The State of Nature report for 2023 shows that the abundance of species in the UK has declined by 19 per cent on average since records began in 1970. But while the most important natural habitats are in poor condition, work to protect landscapes and support wildlife has clear benefits for nature, people and the climate.
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Read the Weather and Wildlife Review
Climate change presents serious challenges for nature across the UK. Find out how birds, animals, insects, plants and trees fared through the seasons in 2022 and what we're doing to combat climate harm.
Wildlife
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Virtual tour of Holnicote beaver enclosure
Take an interactive, 360° virtual tour of the beaver enclosure on the Holnicote Estate in Somerset. Through building dams, beavers help to slow the flow of water and reduce flooding, as well as holding water in the landscape during drought. Despite heat and drought in 2022, the beavers’ enclosure remained a green oasis, a reminder of how crucial nature is as we face more extreme weather events.
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Looking after red squirrels
Red squirrels are protected at our places. Discover more about the safe havens we are providing for these fascinating creatures.
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Our work to care for otters
Otters were on the brink of extinction in the UK in the 1960s, but a nationwide conservation effort has seen their numbers bounce back. Find out what our rangers and volunteers are doing to help.
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Nature-friendly farming
Find out how we're working with our farming tenants to investigate new, practical ways of improving farming methods to benefit farmers, nature and the environment.
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Nine endangered species that need our help
Many species that were once common are now under threat because of habitat degradation and intensive farming. Discover the conservation success stories.
Trees
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Ancient and notable trees
Ancient trees are links to our past, they're species-rich habitats that support countless other organisms. Discover what makes a tree ancient and how to recognise them.
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Our ambition to establish 20 million trees to tackle climate change
Find out about ambitious plans to plant trees for future generations that will absorb carbon and enable nature to thrive.
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Restoring woodlands affected by ash dieback
Ash dieback is a fungal disease affecting the country’s native ash trees. As many as four out of five ash trees may be affected and, where the dying trees could cause a threat to human safety, we need to remove them.
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Saving our native black poplars
With only 7,000 black poplar trees left in the UK, this important native tree is in steep decline. Discover the work we're doing as part of a pioneering tree planting project at Quarry Bank, Cheshire, to save this native tree.
Plants
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Our work conserving and protecting plants
Discover what we're doing to conserve and protect the plants in gardens across the country, and see some examples of the most special plants and trees.
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Plant Conservation Centre
Hidden in Devon is a plant nursery, dedicated to protecting and cultivating the rare and historically significant plants in our care. Find out how our small team work with a large range of nationally important plants.