Leicestershire & Rutland Wildlife Trust
Founded in 1956 Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust is the leading conservation charity in the two counties and is your local partner in a powerful conservation network of 47 Wildlife Trusts – local charities taking effective action to protect the UK’s unique natural heritage.
Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust works to protect and enhance the wildlife and wild places of Leicestershire and Rutland for everyone.
Our Mission
To protect and enhance the wildlife and wild places of Leicestershire and Rutland and to engage people with their local environment.
We aim to be recognised as an effective, authoritative, influential, inspirational and active local wildlife champion.
Our Vision
A Living Landscape rich in wildlife, valued and enjoyed by all.
Our Work
The Trust works to safeguard local wildlife by:
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Protecting precious places
We care for 32 nature reserves covering 1,186 hectares. From woodland to meadows, wetland to heaths, they contain some of the richest variety of animal and plant species in the country, many rare. -
Speaking out
We campaign for wildlife, protecting threatened habitats like wildflower meadows and rare species such as ospreys, otters and water voles. -
Encouraging people to enjoy nature
We offer everyone the chance to experience some of Leicestershire and Rutland’s fantastic wildlife. Activities and events are organised throughout the year, everything from orchid rambles to the British Birdwatching Fair. -
Inspiring and educating
We invest in the future by helping people of all ages to gain a greater appreciation and understanding of nature. Children can take part too! Our junior club Wildlife Watch is for young people who want to find out more about wildlife, make friends and have fun.
We are delighted to be working with Absolute Networks and would encourage all local businesses to make use of this great, free service.
To find out more about our work, become a Corporate Supporter or join us as a member, please visit our website: www.lrwt.org.uk
