The Wildlife Trusts

There are 47 local Wildlife Trusts across the whole of the UK, the Isle of Man and Alderney. We are working for an environment rich in wildlife for everyone.

With 720,000 members, we are the largest UK voluntary organisation dedicated to conserving the full range of the UK's habitats and species, whether they be in the countryside, in cities or at sea. 134,000 of our members belong to our junior branch, Wildlife Watch.

We manage 2,200 nature reserves covering more than 80,000 hectares; we stand up for wildlife; we inspire people about the natural world and we foster sustainable living.

Since 1912 The Wildlife Trusts have been speaking out for nature in the UK. Our organisation is unique - whilst most of our work for wildlife takes place at local grassroots level, we have a UK voice.

Believing that wildlife is essential to a healthy environment for human beings, we work with people from all walks of life - industry, government, landowners, communities and families - to make sure nature gets a chance The Wildlife Trusts campaign for better protection of our precious wildlife and habitats, raising the awareness of the public and government to wildlife threats is central to our role.

Working with Vine House Farm

The Wildlife Trusts recognise that farmers hold a key to the well-being of our countryside and, in turn, the health of our wildlife. Gardeners manage a vast area of the UK too; gardens are estimated to cover about 270,000 hectares - more than the area of all the National Nature Reserves in the UK. We are delighted to be bringing wildlife friendly farming and gardening together by working with Vine House Farm whose active commitment to conservation, and to sustainable and ethical supply chains, makes it a natural partner to The Wildlife Trusts.

Both the Wildlife Trusts and Vine House Farm wish to reverse the decline of wildlife and enhance the diversity of species of the UK. Through the conservation work that they have undertaken, Vine House Farm is observing increases in bird populations compared to national populations which are either static or declining.

One way for you to discover and re-discover the wonder of nature, is to feed, and provide habitats for, garden birds and other wildlife visitors to your garden. In doing so, you can help to create wildlife corridors, which are vital to ensure our wildlife has enough room to adapt to climate change.

Our partnership with Vine House Farm offers you the chance to buy many wild bird foods that are grown on its own conservation award-winning farm and because Vine House Farm is comitted to reducing its impact on the environment, as much produce as is possible is sourced from within the UK.

To find out more about The Wildlife Trusts visit: www.wildlifetrusts.org