Bennett's Patch and White's Paddock

General information

What do we do?

* We represent a membership of over 16,000 people

* We lead conservation work by taking an innovative approach to wildlife recovery on a landscape scale, to increase biodiversity in the wider environment

* We manage 35 nature reserves covering over 1,100 hectares - from salt marshes and reed beds to species-rich grasslands and ancient woodlands

* We set the agenda as part of the national partnership of Wildlife Trusts with 600,000 members throughout the UK, and regionally as a member of the South West Wildlife Trusts

* We advise landowners, local authorities and many others on management and practice which can benefit wildlife

* We inspire lifelong learning through enjoyment and access to the natural environment, in both urban and rural areas

* We run a major wildlife centre at Folly Farm in the Chew Valley

* We co-ordinate a task force of more than 500 volunteers who help in all areas of the Trust's work, from conservation tasks on reserves to helping in the Trust office

* We campaign as the leading voice and source of expertise on all local wildlife matters

* We work in partnership with public authorities, landowners, schools and colleges, businesses, local people and the media

* We encourage people to lead more sustainable lives