What we do

Man smiles as he clears clearing scrub

Central Mendip Reserves Manager, James Ozolins clearing scrub - Matt Sweeting

What we do

We protect wildlife and wild places

Somerset’s wildlife is part of what makes living, working and visiting the county so special. We've been protecting and preserving Somerset’s wildlife and wild places for over 50 years. With over 21,000 members, we are the largest conservation charity in the county.  Our landholding of over 1,700 hectares incorporates a diverse range of habitats from wetlands to woodlands, grasslands and meadows, and provide secure environments for a diverse range of wildlife such as dormice, otters, hedgehogs, barn owls and many other species. Alongside our members and volunteers, we work year-round to protect wildlife, transform landscapes and put nature back into people’s lives.  

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chancellors farm

Chancellors Farm - Steve Bond

What we do

We create priority landscapes

A Priority Landscape essentially joins the dots. It connects our remaining wildlife-rich sites in a certain area to create a dynamic, robust and naturally functioning large scale landscape for the benefit of wildlife – a ecological life support for the county that fits within a nature recovery network for the whole country.

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Find out more about Nature Recovery Networks

A young female volunteer uses a handsaw to help clear scrub

Volunteers clearing scrub - Paul Harris/2020VISION

What we do

We connect people with Somerset’s wildlife and wild places

We can't do it alone. We protect what we value and care about. There's lots of ways to get involved in our work, so find something that matters to you and get stuck in!  

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grasshopper on man's hand

Grasshopper resting on man's hand - Guy Edwardes/2020VISION

what we do

We campaign for wildlife

We raise awareness about issues affecting wildlife, and give you opportunities to share your views and stand up for nature.

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Wildlife and science expertise

The Trust offers a number of professional services including ecological consultancy and filming locations to help fund our conservation work.

Dormouse nest found during survey

Hazel dormouse (Muscardinus avellanarius) nest found during monthly dormouse survey - Terry Whittaker/2020VISION

What we do

We advise others

We provide professional services to local authorities, businesses and individuals.

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