The Trust is unique in being the only organisation concerned with all aspects of the environment in Wiltshire. We are one of the UK’s most successful nature conservation charities. Since the Trust’s formation in 1963 out of concern for the colony of Purple Emperor butterflies in Blackmoor Copse, we have created 37 wildlife havens, effectively lobbied local and national government and dramatically reduced waste in Wiltshire. Find out more about us.
The Strategic Framework for Restoration of the River Avon System
This is a project that builds upon the successes of the WCSP and STREAM to develop a strategy for restoration of the whole of the River Avon System SSSI. Contractors Halcrow and Geodata Institute (University of Southampton) have been appointed to review the historic information and to undertake a geomorphological audit of the river. This forms the basis for a ‘strategy’ to restore the River Avon to a naturally functioning and self sustaining river system that exhibits the full rage of characteristic habitats that benefit the distinctive chalk stream flora and fauna. This strategy is to be published in September, following public participation. It will provide the overview against which future restoration projects can be assessed and prioritised. Click here for more information
Old CDs needed for the environmental learning team!
As part of the service we provide to schools, we offer exciting and practical workshops on a range of environmental issues. One of these workshops is called CD Art and it gives classes an opportunity to think about the amount of waste we produce, how we can minimise this and also how we can re-use and recycle our rubbish. The workshop then shows the children how we can re-use old CDs to make a beautiful wall display for their school. If you have any old and unwanted CDs or you don't know what to do with the ones you get free in the newspaper, then please donate them to the Trust so we can continue to offer this workshop. Please send your CDs to: Esther Rowland Wiltshire Wildlife Trust, Elm Tree Court, Long Street, Devizes. SN10 1NJ
Corporate green award
Nominations are now invited for the Trust’s 2009 Corporate Green Awards. The scheme, which was launched last year, rewards businesses in Wiltshire and Swindon that are making serious efforts to minimise their impact on the environment. After the success of the inaugural awards ceremony last year we have been asked to expand the 2009 ceremony with the introduction of more award categories, giving even more businesses the chance to enter and win. Click here for more information, and to download entry forms
Book a talk and find out what you can do about climate change
The Government has warned that the UK’s climate will be hotter and bring greater extremes of flood and drought in its UK Climate Projections 2009 report. Environment Secretary Hilary Benn has said that climate change is going to transform the way we live. But the Trust wants you to take power into your own hands - it can show you how to live a climate friendly lifestyle.
Newts of note do well in north Wiltshire
Great Crested Newts are thriving in the Braydon Forest area of north Wiltshire a survey by the Trust reveals.
All the fun of the farm
Despite glowering clouds and rumbles of thunder almost 200 people turned up at Blakehill Farm Nature Reserve near Cricklade on Sunday June 7th to enjoy the animals and wildlife to be found at this Trust site.