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Wildlife & conservation

Find out what we're doing to protect wildlife and natural habitats, and learn about things you can do to help look after the environment.

Invasive species

Floating pennyroyal (invasive species) aerial shot

Invasive species upset the balance of the ecosystem as they may be bigger, faster growing or more aggressive than native species.

What we're doing

Using technology in the field

We work to protect a wide variety of habitats such as wetlands, mudflats, saltmarshes and rivers. Find out more about what we do and how you can get involved.

What you can do

Common frog in pond

How you can look after the environment by doing your bit in the garden, around the home and in your local community.

International year of biodiversity

Kingfisher

2010 is the International year of biodiversity. People all over the world are working to safeguard this irreplaceable natural wealth and reduce biodiversity loss.