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Two Little Owl chicks sitting on a branch. Credit: Hilary Chambers

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Nature deserves better

Help us to tell the UK Government that nature deserves better! The UK Government are developing targets to meet the commitments in the Environment Acts. It says these are ambitious plans for nature recovery - and yet current plans would mean less wildlife in England in 20 years time. the UK Government must act NOW. Demand more for nature by signing our petition.
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Appealing to our better nature

A landscape that once formed an important part of the North East coal industry is the setting for a conservation project aimed at bringing communities closer to green spaces and wildlife.

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Give our seas better protection - HPMAs

Highly Protected Marine Areas (HPMAs) would offer the best possible protections for our seas. These areas will give nature the best chance to recover by banning development, fishing and other pressures. Good for nature, good for people and good for the climate, too! The Government is asking for public views on five proposed sites – help us fight for all five sites to be designated using our simple form.
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Nature Matters

The landmark 2023 State of Nature Report has shown that the UK – already classified as one of the world’s most nature-depleted countries – is continuing to allow nature to decline.

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Nextdoor Nature

The Nextdoor Nature initiative will give Durham Wildlife Trust the opportunity to leave a natural legacy from jubilee celebrations, thanks to a share of £5m of funding from the National Lottery.
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Dog Walking on Wildlife Trust Nature Reserves

Durham Wildlife Trust manages 37+ nature reserves for the benefit of wildlife. All are regularly visited by wildlife enthusiasts, including children and school groups.

We have a ‘dogs on…

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Defend Nature

Over recent days, the UK Government has launched an attack on nature, weakening the laws that protect our wildlife and making a U-turn on manifesto promises to be the greenest Government ever: reversing reforms to farming and making energy decisions that will worsen climate change.
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Defend Nature

Over recent weeks, the UK Government has launched an attack on nature, weakening the laws that protect our wildlife and making a U-turn on manifesto promises to be the greenest Government ever: reversing reforms to farming and making energy decisions that will worsen climate change.
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Links with Nature

Durham Wildlife Trust has secured £149,462 from the National Lottery Heritage Fund, and £20,000 match funding from Sunderland Council, for the development stage of a project that ultimately aims to restore nature in 13 green spaces across Sunderland’s Coalfield area.
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Healing Nature

Healing Nature was a Green Recovery Challenge Fund project, funded by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA), and our partners at Gateshead Council, South Tyneside Council, and Sunderland Council. The project aimed to undertake habitat work for wildlife conservation and to engage people and communities with their local area and greenspaces across 20 sites spread across Gateshead, Sunderland and South Tyneside.