Our Wildlife Conservation & Recovery team are at the forefront of tackling the nature and biodiversity crises in Suffolk.
Since 1961, Suffolk Wildlife Trust has been dedicated to protecting and restoring the county’s wildlife and wild landscapes. At the heart of our purpose as a wildlife charity is our mission to ‘Bring Nature Back’ - in which we’re championing a collective goal to secure at least 30% of Suffolk’s land and sea for nature’s recovery.
To help us achieve this goal, our Wildlife Conservation & Recovery team predominantly work within these four key areas:
Caring for our nature reserves
We own and manage a total of 2,900 hectares (7,100 acres) of land on 50 nature reserves across Suffolk. Our reserves are vital havens for wildlife and our teams of wardens undertake a wide range of tasks to maintain and restore them; from landscape management and habitat creation to species surveying, wildlife monitoring, and restoration works.
Helping the landscape to recover
Our nature reserves alone cannot slow down the nature crisis. That’s why our Landscape Recovery team of advisers and project managers collaborate with farmers, landowners, and communities across Suffolk to support and enable wildlife-friendly management and practices at scale.
Defending nature
Development is one of the most significant pressures on wildlife in Suffolk. This is why our Planning & Advocacy team promote and advocate for better policies and decisions - defending wildlife from the negative impacts of damaging and unsustainable development.
Our ecological consultancy: Wilder Ecology
Our professional, in-house ecological consultancy - Wilder Ecology - works with clients across Suffolk to undertake wildlife surveying, impact assessments, monitoring, and mitigation schemes. We only work with clients who share our vision and go above and beyond to help wildlife.
Latest news & blogs
Wild news from our teams - June 2024
The latest news and updates from teams across Suffolk Wildlife Trust including wildlife sightings, community engagement, landscape…
State-of-the-art tags tracking cuckoo migration from Worlingham Marshes
Two cuckoos have been tagged at Worlingham Marshes as part of vital research into the incredible trans-Saharan migration of this…
Over 60,000 people march in London demanding politicians to Restore Nature Now
On Saturday 22 June, Suffolk Wildlife Trust joined fellow Wildlife Trusts, an estimated 80,000 people, and over 350 charities businesses…
Wildlife and climate groups unite for 'biggest ever' march for nature
On Saturday 22nd June, wildlife and climate groups from across the UK are uniting for 'Restore Nature Now' - a major event in…
Wild news from our teams - May 2024
The latest news and updates from teams across Suffolk Wildlife Trust including wildlife sightings, community engagement, landscape…
Sandeel fishing to end in the North Sea to support seabirds and marine biodiversity
Wildlife charities across the UK, including Suffolk Wildlife Trust, support the UK and Scottish governments’ decision to ban sandeel…