Scottish Wildlife Trust facts for kids
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(Scottish Gaelic: Urras Fiadh-bheatha na h-Alba)
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| Formation | 1964 |
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| Type | Wildlife Trust |
| Headquarters | Harbourside House, Leith, Edinburgh |
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Official language
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English |
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Chair
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Kenny Taylor |
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Chief Executive
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Jo Pike |
| Website | Scottish Wildlife Trust website |
The Scottish Wildlife Trust (which is Urras Fiadh-bheatha na h-Alba in Scottish Gaelic) is a special group that works to protect nature. It is a registered charity, meaning it is a non-profit organization that helps people and the environment. Their main goal is to look after the amazing wildlife and natural places all across Scotland.
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What is the Scottish Wildlife Trust?
The Scottish Wildlife Trust is a big organization with over 46,000 members. These members are people who care about nature and help support the Trust's work. The Trust started in 1964.
Protecting Wild Places
The Trust got its very first wildlife reserve in 1966. Today, they look after more than 120 special places all over Scotland. These places are like safe homes for animals and plants. They also have visitor centres where people can learn about nature. You can find these centres at places like Loch of the Lowes, Montrose Basin, and the Falls of Clyde. These reserves are not just for wildlife; they are also great spots for people to enjoy nature.
Helping Wildlife Through Laws
The Scottish Wildlife Trust also works to make sure that laws help protect wildlife. They try to influence and challenge rules to make things better for animals and their homes.
Special Projects for Wildlife
The Trust runs many important projects to help specific animals.
Bringing Beavers Back
One exciting project was bringing the Eurasian beaver back to Scotland. Beavers used to live in Scotland a long time ago but disappeared. The Trust was part of a trial that started in 2009 at Knapdale. This trial helped show that beavers could live safely in Scotland again. Because of this work, beavers were officially recognized as a native species in Scotland in 2016.
Saving Red Squirrels
Another big project is protecting the red squirrel in Scotland. Red squirrels are native to Scotland, but they are in danger from grey squirrels. Grey squirrels can spread diseases and take over the red squirrels' food and homes. The "Saving Scotland's Red Squirrels" project works with other groups to stop grey squirrels from moving into northern Scotland. They also protect areas where red squirrels still live in southern Scotland and the Loch Lomond and the Trossachs area.
Part of a Bigger Family
The Scottish Wildlife Trust is one of 46 different Wildlife Trusts that work across the United Kingdom. They all work together to protect nature in their own areas.
Selected Wildlife Reserves
Here are some of the special places the Scottish Wildlife Trust looks after:
- Bemersyde Moss
- Handa Island
- Falls of Clyde
- Montrose Basin
- Loch Fleet
- Loch of the Lowes
- Pease Dean, Scottish Borders
Images for kids
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The logo of the Scottish Wildlife Trust.
See also
- Royal Zoological Society of Scotland
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