The Staffordshire Wildlife Trust (SWT [1] ) is a wildlife trust covering the county of Staffordshire, England.
The Staffordshire Wildlife Trust (SWT [1] ) is a wildlife trust covering the county of Staffordshire, England.
It is one of 46 Wildlife Trusts; each is a registered charity and is a member of the Royal Society of Wildlife Trusts. [2] The Staffordshire Wildlife Trust was founded in 1969. It has about 130 members of staff, overseen by a board of trustees. The Trust is supported by a network of volunteers. [3]
The Trust's visitor centre is the Wolseley Centre, near Rugeley, which is its headquarters. [4]
The Trust manages 43 nature reserves, and carries out conservation projects. It engages with schools regarding environmental education, and works with communities to improve green spaces for wildlife. It offers advice about how to protect and enhance wildlife habitats. [3]
The Trust publishes a regular magazine for members, Wild Staffordshire. [5]
The Trust looks after these nature reserves: [6]
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