Ash
A common tree, ash is familiar to many of us for its autumnal bunches of winged seeds, called 'keys'. It can be found in woodlands and prefers damp and fertile soils.
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Corn bunting
Like many of our farmland birds, the corn bunting has declined in number in recent years. Spot this streaky brown, thick-billed bird singing from a wire or post - it sounds just like a set of…
Avocet
A key species in the story of conservation, the avocet represents an amazing recovery of a bird once extinct in the UK. This pied bird, with its distinctive upturned bill, can now be seen on…
Cadet Vocational College: nominees for the Westminster Award raise £500 for Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust
Designed to recognise and reward the most deserving individuals, the Westminster Award celebrates the key values demonstrated by young people studying at the Cadet Vocational College
Community Views on Natural Flood Management
Flooding is an issue which affects people across Hampshire, but could nature-based solutions be the answer? Hear the key findings of recent research into the views of local residents.
With the new Government focused on growth, how can we ensure that development is sustainable, and truly supports nature’s recovery?
The policy of Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) provides a key opportunity, but currently, exemption loopholes are undermining the policy, and must be addressed urgently if we are to deliver a nature-…
Now You See Me: Marine Masters of Disguise
When evading predators and hunting prey, stealth is often key. Luckily our marine life has lots of cunning ways to hide in plain sight, from changing colour to self-decoration.
My laboratory
Nora’s study of bird behaviour explores how small bird communities flock together to ward off larger predators. Nature has many things to teach us and is now widely acknowledged as a key…
Conservation programme for Endangered native crayfish gets Isle of Wight boost
A new conservation centre on the Isle of Wight is set to become a key part of a conservation programme to secure the future of the Endangered white clawed crayfish.
General Election 2024: Trust calls for urgent action to restore UK wildlife
With the General Election announced for July 4th, the Trust has identified five key policy priorities that must be addressed to halt the decline of UK wildlife
Trust launches Business Pledge for nature recovery and sustainable growth
Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust is proud to announce the launch of its new Business Pledge, developed in collaboration with the charity’s key partner businesses.
Annual Report
Providing an overview of our key activities, achievements and progress in wildlife conservation