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Living Landscapes

We have a vision of restoring, recreating and reconnecting fragmented habitats to create a resilient and healthy environment, cherished, accessible and useful for people and wildlife, teeming with nature and rich in opportunities for learning, health and well-being.
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Charnwood Forest Living Landscape

Charnwood Forest Living Landscape, situated to the south of Loughborough, covers 16,000 hectares. Strikingly different to anywhere else in the East Midlands, the Charnwood Forest is defined by craggy hilltops, dry stone walls, fast flowing streams, ancient woodlands and open views.
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Living Seas

Twelve Wildlife Trusts located from the Midlands to the East coast of England, aim to make the concept of 'Living Seas' a reality though a project which will promote protection of the North Sea's weird and wonderful marine wildlife, from the smallest plankton to the largest whales.
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Working with landowners for wildlife conservation

Conservation Officer Uta Hamzaoui talks about some of the work she has been doing with landowners in the Charnwood Forest as part of our Charnwood Forest Living Landscape project and why it is…

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Wildlife

Leicestershire and Rutland are home to some incredible plants and animals. From ospreys to otters, badgers to bumblebees, wildflowers to wildfowl and red kites to red foxes, thousands of species make their home right in the heart of the UK in our two counties.
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Winter Wildlife

Conservation Officer John Bristow shares an enchanting guide on how to enjoy wildlife and wild places this winter.

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Encouraging Wildlife

Sadly, much of our wildlife is in decline across the UK. As many as 15% of our native species could face extinction. That's why we all need to do our bit for wildlife. We've pulled together the best ways that you can take action for wildlife on your doorstep.
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Wildlife Advice

The Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust is unable to care for sick or injured animals. Luckily, there are organisations and individuals in the area that can help.
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Wildlife Gardening

There are 15 million gardens in the UK, covering about 270,000 hectares – that's more than the area of all the National Nature Reserves in the UK. Joined together, they could make one enormous haven for all species. How you garden is more important than ever.
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Get Growing For Wildlife

Every space, whether it’s a patio, garden, or field can be made into a wildlife haven. Read on to find out some tips on how to make your garden wildlife-friendly!