Conservation Projects | Essex Wildlife Trust

Heath Fritillary

Heath Fritillary

Protecting wildlife

Protecting 30% of land and sea by 2030

We are in the most vital decade for nature. Find out more about our projects here.

Fox in wildflower meadow with crows

Land conservation

Find out what we're doing on our nature reserves and across Essex.

Marine and coastal recovery

How we're protecting and restoring marine wildlife and habitats.

Restoring rivers

Breaking down barriers for fish migration and other freshwater projects.

Conservation evidence

Recording wildlife data to inform conservation efforts.

Badger

Campaign for nature

How you can help us protect and restore nature in Essex.

Conservation Strategy

Read our approach to restoring nature in the face of the biodiversity crisis in the Trust’s Conservation Strategy below.

WildNet - Jon Hawkins - Surrey Hills Photography

Our position statements

A flock of thousands of birds over the lagoon at Two Tree Island

Credit: Mark Taylor - leighonseaphotography.co.uk

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Russell Savory

Adopt the wildlife you love