Archaeology Update November 2020

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Isles of Scilly AONB Management Plan Consultation 2021-2025

Our AONB Management Plan 2021-2025 is now in draft form; please let us know what you think by reading the consultation draft and then completing the survey. Thank you for your input to shape the future of Scilly.
Archaeology Update November 2020

We've been uncovering more Scheduled Ancient Monuments across Scilly
Isles of Scilly Wildlife Trust clean-up

The last week of January saw the Isles of Scilly Wildlife Trust successfully embarking on an exciting new partnership with Keep Britain Tidy’s Ocean Recovery Project. The aim? To recycle all the rigid plastic gathered, from Scilly’s coastline...
Our Wonderful Wetlands

We may be a ‘wet’ nation, but wetlands – wildlife-rich, carbon-capturing oases – are in shorter supply than you might think. Wetlands have largely been removed from our landscape, and this loss is a problem not just for nature, but for people too.

Heritage At Risk Register ~ 2018

Each year Historic England release the Heritage at Risk (HAR) Register; their annual snapshot of the health of England's historic places. But what's that got to do with the Isles of Scilly Wildlife Trust? Quite a bit; and here's why!

Tean's Teeny Tiny Tenants

Tean may be one of Scilly's larger uninhabited Islands but she is home to some of Scilly's smallest non-human inhabitants. Find out why our Ranger Team will be on Tean this week, the work they will be doing and why...
Statistics & SPA's: Scilly's Seabirds ~ A Round-Up of 2020

2020 has been a pretty tough year for many people, with a variety of ups and downs. The world of conservation has reflected this roller coaster ride, with much of our work, and wildlife, being impacted including our annual seabird surveys.
Isles of Scilly Wildlife Trust clean-up

The last week of January saw the Isles of Scilly Wildlife Trust successfully embarking on an exciting new partnership with Keep Britain Tidy’s Ocean Recovery Project. The aim? To recycle all the rigid plastic gathered, from Scilly’s coastline...
Cornwall Marine Coastal Code

Marine wildlife is easily disturbed by humans; we are in their space after all! Click here if you have seen marine wildlife being disturbed and you want to report it
Awkward Auks & when to see them…

April heralds the return of our regionally, nationally and internationally improtant breeding seabirds, including our loveable "awkward Auks". Will they notice that this year is a little different?
Protecting and Restoring Nature Is More Essential Than Ever

The Wildlife Trusts – a movement of 46 charities across the UK – are, like others, dealing with unprecedented challenges caused by coronavirus. Restoring nature in the UK – one of the most nature-depleted countries in the world – has become harder than ever during the pandemic. At the same time, people are seeking solace in nature to relieve the hardships caused by lockdown.
When the Aliens Landed

It's getting to that time of year again, Autumn/Winter Storms are coming; that means EPIC beachcombing and beachy finds. Here's what happened two years ago, the aliens landed!
Our achievements for nature and people

Over 50% of Scilly is safeguarded for nature because of our work
Natalie Rance

Marine Ranger
How we are funded

76% of current (2018.19) funding is from time-limited grants; it's time to change how our work is paid for.....