We operate in Bristol, Bath and North East Somerset, South Gloucestershire, and North Somerset. What do we do?
* We represent a membership of over 16,000 people
* We lead conservation work by taking an innovative approach to wildlife recovery on a landscape scale, to increase biodiversity in the wider environment
* We manage 30 nature reserves covering over 1,100 hectares - from salt marshes and reed beds to species-rich grasslands and ancient woodlands
* We set the agenda as part of the national partnership of Wildlife Trusts with 600,000 members throughout the UK, and regionally as a member of the South West Wildlife Trusts
* We advise landowners, local authorities and many others on management and practice which can benefit wildlife
* We inspire lifelong learning through enjoyment and access to the natural environment, in both urban and rural areas
* We run a major wildlife centre at Folly Farm in the Chew Valley
* We co-ordinate a task force of more than 500 volunteers who help in all areas of the Trust's work, from conservation tasks on reserves to helping in the Trust office
* We campaign as the leading voice and source of expertise on all local wildlife matters
* We work in partnership with public authorities, landowners, schools and colleges, businesses, local people and the media
* We encourage people to lead more sustainable lives
