Wildlife in Suffolk

Hazel dormouse - Adobe

Hazel dormouse - Adobe

Wildlife in Suffolk

Discover what Suffolk Wildlife Trust is doing for local wildlife - and how you can help nature near you.


Suffolk has a unique mix of habitats and landscapes that are home to some of Britain’s rarest and most endangered species. Wildlife conservation and nature recovery are at the heart of our mission as a charity - everything we do is for local wildlife in Suffolk.

On this webpage, you can learn more about Suffolk's wildlife, including the thirteen flagship species we focus our efforts on. You can also discover simple actions you can take at home, at school, and at work to help make Suffolk wilder.

Hedgehog

© Jon Hawkins Surrey Hills Photography

Actions for nature

Everyone can do their bit to help wildlife at home – even the smallest actions, like planting wildflowers, putting out water, or leaving a patch of lawn to grow, can have a big impact for nature and help create vital stepping stones for wildlife across our towns and villages.

How To guides

Wildlife gardening

Defend Nature

Map your wildlife actions