Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust
Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust is a registered charity protecting local wildlife and wild places, managing over 65 nature reserves, and pioneering nature-based solutions for environmental recovery.
Services & Expertise
Arcadian Ecology and Consulting
Providing professional ecological consultancy and land management advice for private individuals, businesses, and organisations
Conservation Grazing
Utilising livestock to maintain and enhance the wildlife value of local habitats and nature reserves
Catchment Sensitive Farming
Working with local farmers to protect watercourses from pollution and create vibrant habitats
Environmental Credits
Offering nature-based solutions and environmental credits to mitigate nitrate pollution in local rivers
Education and Training
Delivering Forest School programmes, wildlife tots sessions, and ecological training courses
Marine and Coastal Conservation
Protecting coastal birds, restoring seagrass, and campaigning for Marine Conservation Zones
Species Reintroduction and Recovery
Leading initiatives to return and protect missing species such as beavers and nightingales
Land and Nature Reserve Management
Managing over 65 nature reserves to create space where wildlife can survive and thrive
About Us
For over 60 years, Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust has championed the protection of local wildlife and wild places across our counties and seas. Managing more than 65 nature reserves, we pioneer nature-based solutions that drive environmental recovery and foster biodiversity.
Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust
Landowners, businesses, and local communities benefit from our extensive ecological expertise and dedicated conservation programmes. By collaborating with us, you gain access to professional advice and practical solutions designed to help nature thrive.
Pioneering Local Ecological Solutions
Delivering measurable environmental improvements requires a diverse range of specialist services tailored to our unique regional landscapes. These initiatives span terrestrial and marine environments to ensure comprehensive habitat restoration.
- Arcadian Ecology and Consulting: Professional ecological consultancy and land management advice tailored for private individuals, businesses, and organisations.
- Conservation Grazing: Strategic utilisation of livestock to maintain and enhance the wildlife value of local habitats and nature reserves.
- Catchment Sensitive Farming: Collaborative partnerships with local farmers to protect watercourses from pollution and create vibrant wetland habitats.
- Environmental Credits: Nature-based solutions and environmental credits designed to mitigate nitrate pollution in local rivers.
- Education and Training: Inspiring Forest School programmes, wildlife tots sessions, and professional ecological training courses.
- Marine and Coastal Conservation: Dedicated initiatives protecting coastal birds, restoring seagrass, and campaigning for Marine Conservation Zones.
- Species Reintroduction and Recovery: Leading conservation programmes to return and protect missing species, including beavers and nightingales.
- Land and Nature Reserve Management: Expert stewardship of over 65 nature reserves to create secure spaces where wildlife can survive and thrive.
Securing Our Natural Future
Backed by a passionate team of ecological experts, we remain committed to creating a wilder, more resilient environment. Partnering with our trust ensures your conservation goals are met with scientific integrity and local passion.