About us

Snakeshead fritillaries

Snakeshead fritillaries at Clattinger Farm. Eleanor Dodson.

About us

Wiltshire Wildlife Trust is part of the UK Wildlife Trusts movement and was founded in 1962, driven by a concern to protect local wildlife and natural habitats. 

Our first nature reserve was Blackmoor Copse, a Site of Special Scientific Interest and one of the most important woods in Wiltshire for butterflies.

Today, we manage over 40 nature reserves across Wiltshire and Swindon, including wetland, woodland, meadow and chalk downland habitats. 

Our Vision

A sustainable future for wildlife and people.

Our Purpose

To lead by example in delivering nature’s recovery, connecting all communities and generations with our natural world and empowering them to take meaningful and positive action for nature and the climate.

Our strategy 2023-2030

We are passionate about getting people outdoors to experience nature and take action to ensure its protection. This involves:

Delivering nature's recovery

We will do this by:

  • Doubling the area of land, rivers and wetlands managed for nature in Wiltshire and Swindon to 30%.
  • Restoring species abundance and diversity across Wiltshire and Swindon.
  • Restoring natural processes on our land and rivers.
Marsh fritillary butterfly

Marsh fritillary butterfly {Euphydrayas aurinia} Credit: Ross Hoddinott/2020VISION

Delivering nature's recovery

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People taking action

We will do this by:

  • Encouraging 1 in 4 people to take significant and transformative action to reduce Wiltshire's ecological and carbon footprints.
  • Promoting the improved health and wellbeing of people through their engagement with nature.
  • Providing opportunities for all children and young people in Wiltshire to experience the joy of nature and kindle a lasting interest in nature.
Children pond dipping

WildNet - Penny Dixie

People taking action

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Valuing nature

To achieve this we will:

  • Champion wildlife and the natural environment to get nature and climate at the heart of decision making.
  • Create and promote nature-based solutions to address the climate and nature emergencies.
  • Promote and support healthy, productive and resilient ecosystem services across Wiltshire and Swindon.

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Lapwing Vanellus vanellus, adult in breeding plumage, Mark Hamblin/2020VISION

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