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Baby's first Christmas - First hand-reared beaver nursed back to health in time for Christmas at Martin Mere
The first ever baby beaver to be hand reared in the UK has been nursed back to health by wardens, ready to enjoy his first Christmas at WWT Martin Mere in Lancashire. From this weekend, visitors to Martin Mere will be able to see the young kitt via a liv
18 December 2008
Bird's eye view at Belfast International Airport
UK based EyeFly media, who handle all advertisements at Belfast International Airport, have announced their support for WWT Castle Espie Wetland Centre. This partnership highlights the growing importance of conservation and the environment within the busi
18 December 2008
Philippines Department of Tourism announces support for wildlife conservation
The Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust (WWT) is delighted that the Philippines Department of Tourism is showing support for its worldwide conservation work by becoming a corporate patron scheme member. This follows the successful launch of the Birdwatching in the
11 December 2008
First family of Bewick's arrive at Slimbridge
The first family of Bewick’s swans landed at the Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust’s Slimbridge Wetland Centre today having travelled thousands of miles from their summer breeding haunts in the Arctic Circle. Parents Conrad and Connie flew into the reserve at
13 November 2008
They might be late, but the Bewick's swans really are on their way to WWT Slimbridge
Staff and visitors at the Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust (WWT) Slimbridge are eagerly awaiting the arrival of some 300 Bewick's swans for the winter, after reports from the Netherlands confirmed today they are on their way. Contrary to recent press reports,
28 October 2008
Winners of WWT Nikon Photography Competition announced
The competition showcased the talents of photographers of all ages, whilst also celebrating the wealth of wildlife and wetland experiences on offer to visitors at WWT’s nine UKcentres. Robbie Wilson from Gretnapicked up top prize for the junior categ
27 October 2008
Join the fungi foray at WWT National Wetland Centre Wales
WWT National Wetland Centre Wales is inviting visitors to come and discover terrific toadstools and marvelous mushrooms at their forthcoming Fungi Foray. All ages are invited to turn up to discover the world of mushrooms, seen and unseen with local expert
1 October 2008
WWT welcomes new report on climate change threat to migratory birds
The Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust (WWT) has welcomed a new report by the British Trust for Ornithology and Wetlands International outlining the threats faced by migratory birds by the effects of climate change. The report was published at the fourth meeting o
18 September 2008
WWT to continue wetland project with Nepal's flood hit communities
The Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust's (WWT) community wetland project in Koshi Tappu, Nepal, is continuing, despite the recent flooding in the area. The flooded embankment, which became damaged earlier this month, has affected approximately 50,000 people who ha
4 September 2008
Surveys confirm red-breasted Goose decline as WWT conservation efforts step up
The Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust (WWT) is stepping up its conservation efforts to save the Red-breasted Goose after recent surveys confirmed the population numbers just over 30,000 birds - a decline of over half in just 10 years. The species is classifie
13 August 2008
British conservationists follow up on first in Brazil
Next month, scientists from leading UK conservation charity, the Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust (WWT), will return to Brazil to capture and fit radio tags to nine of only 250 remaining Brazilian Mergansers in the world, on the São Francisco River. This amb
12 August 2008
WWT emphasises environment as Severn tidal power proposals announced
WWT today welcomed the publication of the proposals for the Severn Tidal Power Feasibility Study. However, chief executive Martin Spray also emphasised the importance of a comprehensive environmental assessment of each proposal: "We absolutely support the
24 July 2008
England Wetland Vision
WWT welcomes the England Wetland Vision, which was launched at the WWT London Wetland Centre this week by a partnership of English Heritage, Environment Agency, Natural England, RSPB and the Wildlife Trusts. The Wetland Vision looks forward 50 years to a
7 July 2008
Water industry should seize opportunity to protect environment and consumers
From the Blueprint for Water coalition www.blueprintforwater.co.uk Water companies should use their current planning and expenditure review as an opportunity to provide better protection for the environment and tackle rising prices for water customers. Th
2 July 2008
WWT welcomes new plan to tackle invasive species
At WWT London Wetland Centre today, government minister Lord Rooker launched a new plan to deal with invasive species which damage our wildlife. It is the first time that Great Britain has had a coordinated strategy to reduce the threat of invasive non-na
28 May 2008