Staffordshire Wildlife Trust

The Staffordshire Wildlife Trust is a wildlife trust covering the county of Staffordshire, England.

The visitor centre at Westport Lake

Organisation and activities

It is one of 46 Wildlife Trusts; each is a registered charity and is a member of the Royal Society of Wildlife Trusts. The Staffordshire Wildlife Trust was founded in 1969. It has about 60 members of staff, overseen by a board of trustees. The Trust is supported by a network of volunteers.[1]

The Trust has two visitor centres: the Wolseley Centre, near Rugeley, which is its headquarters, and at Westport Lake, Stoke-on-Trent.[2][3]

The Trust manages 30 nature reserves, and carries out conservation projects. It engages with schools regarding environmental education, and works with communities to improve green spaces for wildlife. It offers advice about how to protect and enhance wildlife habitats.[1]

The Trust publishes a magazine for members, Staffordshire Wildlife, three times a year.[4]

Nature reserves

The Trust's nature reserves include:[5]

References
  1. "About us" Staffordshire Wildlife Trust. Retrieved 1 May 2020.
  2. "The Wolseley Centre" Staffordshire Wildlife Trust. Retrieved 27 April 2020.
  3. "Our visitor centres" Staffordshire Wildlife Trust. Retrieved 27 April 2020.
  4. "Membership" Staffordshire Wildlife Trust. Retrieved 2 May 2020.
  5. "Our must see nature reserves" Staffordshire Wildlife Trust. Retrieved 1 May 2020.
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