Publications and reports
Our experts collect, analyse and publish information and evidence to influence decision-makers to safeguard and restore wildlife - both locally in our two counties and nationally too.
Local publications
We collect data on the ground and analyse it to help create a better environment for wildlife. Read our most recent reports here:
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Solent Wader and Brent Goose Strategy - we're leading on a project to identify key areas for waders and Brent geese in the Solent, and ensure that new housing developments limit or mitigate their impact on these species. Read the latest report or more about our work to protect our coastal birds
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National Water Vole Database and Mapping report - we led on collating and mapping data from across the country about water volses. Our analysis showed that over ten years to 2017 water vole distribution declined dramatically by 30% across England and Wales. Read the report or more about our work to protect water voles.
Species surveys in the New Forest - we've conducted surveys for declining species like Dartford warbler, woodlark and nightjar in the New Forest. Find the surveys here.
National reports from The Wildlife Trusts
Nationally The Wildlife Trusts are working together to make the case for nature and secure policies and legislation of importance across the country. This includes campaigning for new marine protections and better farming policy. Read more in our most recent reports:
Towards A Wilder Britain - this 20 page Wildlife Trusts report outlines how a Nature Recovery Network of joined-up habitats could help wildlife and people to thrive, and create a wilder Britain.
What Next for Farming? - a policy briefing by The Wildlife Trusts exploring how we can invest in our natural assets as part of a future policy for land in England
Homes for People and Wildlife - a Wildlife Trusts report setting out how it's possible, and necessary, to build housing in a nature-friendly way
State of Nature 2016 - a report by a coalition of more than 50 leading wildlife charities including The Wildlife Trusts, assessing the status of wildlife in the UK on land and at sea.
News from our campaigns
New planning proposals will fail to protect nature
The Wildlife Trusts respond to new Government White Paper
Local people demand a green recovery and a wilder future for Hampshire and the Island.
As the Government is set to announce a raft of measures to put the UK’s economy on the road to recovery – including large scale…
Kick-start nature’s recovery and absorb a third of UK emissions
New report from The Wildlife Trusts shows how investing in nature would reap big dividends in tackling climate crisis