In recent years, Suffolk Wildlife Trust has been contacted by around 250 landowners who are managing their land with the primary aim of benefiting Suffolk's wildlife. We are able to respond to such requests for information or advice through our Conservation Advisory Service. A network of volunteer Conservation Advisors, working on behalf of Suffolk Wildlife Trust, are able to carry out site visits, helping landowners to assess the wildlife value of the land and offering information and advice on conservation management, habitat creation and possible sources of help such as grant aid.

We are now aware of over 200 'private nature reserves' (PNRs) scattered throughout the county. We believe that these privately owned reserves, which are largely undisturbed and support a range of semi-natural habitats such as hedges, woodland, grassland and ponds are tremendously valuable for a wealth of wildlife. Populations of declining species are able to build up and in time will spread out to the wider countryside.

Each year we run a programme of open events and habitat management workshops aimed specifically at landowners and publish a twice yearly newsletter 'PNR News', available on this website. Please contact us on 01473 890089 or at wildline@suffolkwildlifetrust.org if you would like some advice on how to manage your land for wildlife or would be interested in joining our network of PNR owners.

Newsletter Spring/Summer 2008