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Latest News & Advice
- Download the first issue of the Working for Wildlife magazineWe have just published the first issue of our magazine, available to download now.
- Farmer Clusters providing a lifeline for turtle doves: Our letter to the Evening StandardRead our letter to the Evening Standard, highlighting the efforts of a group of farmers and land managers in southern England who are working hard to reverse the decline in turtle dove numbers
- Bee inspired by Tony’s ‘starter homes’ for beesThis week is Solitary Bee Week which aims to raise awareness of solitary bees and their vital importance to pollination. 90% of all bee species are solitary, and many of them are much better pollinators than their better-known bumble and honeybee cousins.
- Buzzing endorsement for new wildlife mix: insect numbers boosted by grey partridge conservation measuresA new habitat measure developed by scientists from the Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust to boost the fortunes of the beloved, red-listed grey partridge, is proving a big hit with insects too.
- Open Farm Sunday at the Bisterne EstateOpen Farm Sunday, managed by LEAF (Linking Environment and Farming), has been running annually since 2006, providing opportunity for farmers to share their fabulous work with all ages, by opening their farms to the general-public, and showcasing the many goods and services they provide.
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Lowland Case Studies
Browse our selection of case studies showcasing the vital work being undertaken by Working Conservationists in lowland areas across the UK.

Upland Case Studies
Browse our selection of case studies showcasing the vital work being undertaken by ‘Moorland Conservationists’ in upland areas across the UK.

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Who are our Working Conservationists?
Working Conservationists are private land managers pioneering wildlife-friendly management in a productive countryside. These conservation heroes have successfully integrated food production and recreation with the delivery of public goods including increased biodiversity, climate change mitigation and improvements in soil and water quality.
Though their work is often supported by agri-environment schemes, they volunteer additional funds and countless hours of their time to looking after UK wildlife. They come from a range of different backgrounds from across the UK, but all share a love of wildlife and the habitats they look after.
This website aims to highlight their outstanding contribution to conservation and offer an opportunity for you to pledge your support.