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    Durham Wildlife Trust is a nature conservation charity. It owns and manages 37 nature reserves throughout our region covering an area of almost 800 hectares, providing special places for people, for wildlife and for future generations.

     

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    There are lots of ways to get involved in our work. Volunteer, become a member, book a school visit or support one of our campaigns. 

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    Visit one of our nature reserves located across the region or take a walk and stop for a coffee and cake at one of our fabulous coffee shops located in our visitor centres at Rainton Meadows and Low Barns.

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Projects

Healing Nature

Healing Nature will create more resilient conditions for wildlife to thrive and connect local communities with nature.
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Discover Brightwater

A landscape partnership surrounding the River Skerne, working to reveal and celebrate its rich heritage.
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Heart of Durham

A partnership project with Northumbrian Water to restore habitat for wildlife.
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Land of Oak & Iron

Working with local communities and partners to conserve, enhance and celebrate the natural, industrial and cultural heritage.
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SeaScapes

SeaScapes is a marine landscape partnership scheme set to benefit our coastal heritage, the marine environment and local communities.
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Revealing Reptiles

Project to establish verified records of reptiles across the vice county 66 region.
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Living Uplands

The Living Uplands project was founded to focus attention on the sixth most endangered bird in the UK, the Black Grouse.
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Community Conservation

Involving members & volunteers in ongoing species survey work on Durham Wildlife Trust reserves.
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Naturally Native

Naturally Native is a project that will save the water vole, one of Britain’s most charismatic mammals, from extinction in the North East.

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