Farming and wildlife
Over 90% of Welsh land is farmed in some way – so how this land is managed has a big impact on wildlife.
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Iceland Foods Charitable Foundation
Iceland Foods Charitable Foundation generously backs Wildlife Trusts Wales’ ambitions to restore all Welsh peatlands by 2030.
Daisy anemone
It is easy to be confused by these flower-like animals with flowery names! The ‘daisy’ anemone is one of the larger UK anemone species!
Start with the Wye
Life in the River Wye is silently slipping away, but you can help save it! Sign the e-action to demand Welsh Government take action!
Running a local campaign
If there is a development that significantly threatens wildlife, you may want to raise awareness and support by running a local campaign. Such campaigns can serve several purposes, such as encouraging more people to respond to the planning application and showing the level of concern to the developer and the planning authority.
Our People
Wildlife Trusts Wales works closely with the five Welsh Wildlife Trusts. In Wales, over 100 people are employed by Wildlife Trusts and there are over 2,000 volunteers!
Spring squill
Spring squill is a small, star-shaped purple-blue flower found on coastal grasslands.
Bird's-nest orchid
The Bird's-nest orchid gets its name from its nest-like tangle of roots. Unlike other green plants, it doesn’t get its energy from sunlight. Instead, it grows as a parasite on tree roots, so…
Lakes
Lakes come in many forms: some are splendid and clear, while others are more reminiscent of a murky swamp. Each lake is strongly influenced by the underlying lakebed and the surrounding landscape…
Our campaigns
Campaign for habitats and animals, stronger legislation, wildlife conservation or to preserve a wild place. The Wildlife Trusts campaign for positive change for nature and people. Our latest national campaigns are on this page - ask your Wildlife Trust about local campaigns you can support too.
Vine House Farm Bird Food
Buy bird feed with Vine house Farm Bird Food partnership and The Wildlife Trusts. Help to raise even more funds to support wildlife and wild places where you live and buy bird food and accessories direct from Vine House Farm Bird Foods.
Postcode Lottery
Postcode Lottery players support our work with wildlife, wild landscapes and local communities across England, Wales and Scotland. Funding in Wales goes towards inspiring people about our marine wildlife, re-introduction of beavers in mid-Wales and re-connecting people of Cardiff about wildlife.