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Returning birds are a ray of hope for UK curlew numbers

Returning birds are a ray of hope for UK curlew numbers

Four curlews hand-reared from eggs by WWT staff have returned to the Severn Vale and Avon Vales and bred with wild birds, representing a ray of hope for the threatened species.

26 May 2023

WWT enjoys an evening of celebration at the People’s Postcode Lottery Charity Gala

WWT enjoys an evening of celebration at the People’s Postcode Lottery Charity Gala

Celebrating the incredible £1.1 billion raised by players of People’s Postcode Lottery for good causes and all that they achieve, WWT was excited to join an inspiring evening at the 13th annual People’s Postcode Lottery Charity Gala in Edinburgh.

24 May 2023

Reflecting on WWT’s Royal connections this coronation weekend

Reflecting on WWT’s Royal connections this coronation weekend

This weekend we are joining the rest of the country in celebrating the coronation of our patron, His Royal Highness the former Prince of Wales, who has campaigned for decades to protect wetlands and their wildlife.

5 May 2023

Saving Britain’s royal fish

Saving Britain’s royal fish

Roadmap published to restore ‘armour-plated’ sturgeon beloved by Royals to British waters.

3 May 2023

Lead ammunition campaign latest: Study reveals excessive lead levels in raw dog food with pheasant

Lead ammunition campaign latest: Study reveals excessive lead levels in raw dog food with pheasant

A staggering 77% of raw dog food with pheasant has excessive levels of lead – posing significant risks to our pets, the latest study has confirmed.

3 May 2023

WWT nearly doubles the area of land under its management with Bridgwater Bay lease

WWT nearly doubles the area of land under its management with Bridgwater Bay lease

WWT is set to nearly double the total area of land it looks after for nature after agreeing to manage Bridgwater Bay National Nature Reserve.

24 April 2023

Flourishing Floodplains project celebrates project successes

Flourishing Floodplains project celebrates project successes

The Severn and Avon Vales were once a large, connected mosaic of floodplain meadows, marshes and small wetlands teeming with life. Sadly, over 88% of this habitat has been lost or has reduced biodiversity. But, as floodplains across the Severn and Avon Vale reawaken this spring, a ground-breaking landscape-scale project to promote their ecological health is concluding.

31 March 2023

Wild Isles – UK Wildlife gets the Sir David Attenborough treatment!

Wild Isles – UK Wildlife gets the Sir David Attenborough treatment!

A new Sir David Attenborough wildlife series hits our small screens in ultra-high definition this Sunday evening (BBC One at 7pm). Some of the UK’s most iconic wetland wildlife will feature including the high speed life of the Kingfisher in episode 1.

10 March 2023

Biodiversity Net Gain: As new rules for developers that could help wetlands are introduced, Sarah Fowler addresses key conference

Biodiversity Net Gain: As new rules for developers that could help wetlands are introduced, Sarah Fowler addresses key conference

2nd March saw WWT Chief Executive Sarah Fowler speak alongside a panel of experts on new rules requiring developers to leave biodiversity in a better state than they found it that could help boost wetland nature.

3 March 2023

Protecting the world’s wetlands – milestone lead shot ban comes into force

Protecting the world’s wetlands – milestone lead shot ban comes into force

Following years of campaigning by WWT, Birdlife and other international partners, it is now illegal to use lead gunshot in and around wetlands in all 27 EU countries as well as Iceland, Norway and Lichtenstein.

15 February 2023

Local youth groups inspire Gloucester city shoppers with flourishing floodplain art installation

Local youth groups inspire Gloucester city shoppers with flourishing floodplain art installation

A local conservation project, Flourishing Floodplains, has introduced young people in Gloucester to the wonder of their local wetlands and brought them together with a local artist to co-create a vibrant art installation celebrating floodplain meadows.

9 February 2023

WWT unveils blue recovery vision with World Wetlands Day mural

WWT unveils blue recovery vision with World Wetlands Day mural

A spectacular 3D mural showcasing the vital importance of wetlands has been unveiled in Bristol today to celebrate World Wetlands Day, held on 2 February every year.

2 February 2023

WWT thanks players of People’s Postcode Lottery for over £4.8 Million of support for wetlands

WWT thanks players of People’s Postcode Lottery for over £4.8 Million of support for wetlands

Players of People’s Postcode Lottery have now raised over £4.8 million in support of WWT’s work since 2014. In 2022, WWT received an incredible £1 million thanks to funds raised by players, which was awarded by Postcode Planet Trust, one of 20 Postcode Trusts managed by People’s Postcode Lottery.

13 January 2023

‘Lucy Lapwing’ is announced as WWT’s latest ambassador

‘Lucy Lapwing’ is announced as WWT’s latest ambassador

The Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust has appointed the naturalist, birding expert and self-confessed ‘nature nerd’, Lucy Hodson aka ‘Lucy Lapwing’ as a new ambassador.

11 January 2023

WWT welcomes Government decision that will put mini wetlands in towns and cities across England

WWT welcomes Government decision that will put mini wetlands in towns and cities across England

In a long fought for decision, the UK Government will implement key legislation requiring new developments in England to include mini wetlands such as rain gardens and ponds to help prevent flooding of people’s homes and businesses.

10 January 2023