Staffordshire Wildlife Trust

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Thorswood, a nature reserve of the Trust

The Staffordshire Wildlife Trust (SWT<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>) is a wildlife trust covering the county of Staffordshire, England.

Organisation and activities

It is one of 46 Wildlife Trusts; each is a registered charity and is a member of the Royal Society of Wildlife Trusts.<ref>"About us" The Wildlife Trusts. Retrieved 9 July 2024.</ref> 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.<ref name=aboutus>"About us" Staffordshire Wildlife Trust. Retrieved 9 July 2024.</ref>

The Trust's visitor centre is the Wolseley Centre, near Rugeley, which is its headquarters.<ref>"The Wolseley Centre" Staffordshire Wildlife Trust. Retrieved 30 September 2024.</ref>

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.<ref name=aboutus/>

The Trust publishes a regular magazine for members, Wild Staffordshire.<ref>"Membership" Staffordshire Wildlife Trust. Retrieved 9 July 2024.</ref>

Nature reserves

The Trust looks after these nature reserves:<ref name=mustsee>"Nature reserves" Staffordshire Wildlife Trust. Retrieved 8 July 2024.</ref> Template:Div col

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