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    Suffolk Wildlife Trust

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    Suffolk Wildlife Trust is Suffolk’s nature charity – the only organisation dedicated to safeguarding Suffolk’s wildlife and countryside.

    We make a difference for Suffolk by managing nature reserves - securing a bigger, better and more connected landscape for wildlife and by inspiring the next generation through hands-on experiences with nature.

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    Signs to hides at Lackford Lakes

    John Ferguson

    We care for 50 nature reserves across Suffolk, with visitor centres at Carlton Marshes near Lowestoft and Lackford Lakes near Bury St Edmunds. 

     

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    We have something for everyone! Events for tots through to teens, wildlife courses for adults, practical conservation volunteering, wildlife walks and talks.

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    Volunteers tree planting - Sarah Groves

    There are so many ways to get involved and support Suffolk's Wildlife, from watching a wildlife webinar at home to volunteering with us on a reserve. 

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Past Campaigns

Thank you

We've campaigned for positive change for nature and people and helped local communities to save special places for wildlife, but we couldn't have done any of it without your help and continued support!

Explore some of our past campaigns here:

Housing Ross Hoddinott/2020VISION

Planning & Infrastructure Bill

A new Act from Government that risked fast-tracking "growth" by removing nature protections.

White-tailed bumblebee courtesy of Penny Frith
News

Ban on pesticide upheld to protect bees

Suffolk Wildlife Trust is thrilled with the news that the UK Government has upheld the ban on thiamethoxam - a banned "neonic…

Bottom trawling
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Suffolk Wildlife Trust welcomes ban on bottom trawling

Suffolk Wildlife Trust welcomes ban on bottom trawling as well as a step towards meaningful protection for Suffolk’s only Marine…

Bittern - Jamie Hall

General Election 2024

We campaigned for political candidates to commit to five asks for Suffolk's wildlife and environment.

A placard held above a crowd of people in Parliament Square saying "We want a wilder Suffolk", with the Houses of Parliament in the background.
News

Over 60,000 people march in London demanding politicians to Restore Nature Now

On 22 June 2024, Suffolk Wildlife Trust joined fellow Wildlife Trusts and over 60,000 people marching through central London.

Kittiwake - Chris Gomersall/2020VISION
News

The Lowestoft Kittiwake Partnership

The Lowestoft Kittiwake Partnership seeks to safeguard nesting birds while reducing conflict with businesses and building owners in the…

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Explore Suffolk

  • Nature reserves (https://www.suffolkwildlifetrust.org/nature-reserves)
  • Upcoming events (https://www.suffolkwildlifetrust.org/events)
  • Carlton Marshes (https://www.suffolkwildlifetrust.org/carlton)
  • Lackford Lakes (https://www.suffolkwildlifetrust.org/lackfordlakes)

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