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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Linda Rosborough |
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Chief Executive
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Jo Pike |
| Website | Scottish Wildlife Trust website |
The Scottish Wildlife Trust (also known as Scottish Gaelic: Urras Fiadh-bheatha na h-Alba) is a special group that works to protect Scotland's amazing wildlife and natural places. They are a registered charity, which means they are a non-profit organization that helps the public.
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What the Scottish Wildlife Trust Does
The Scottish Wildlife Trust has over 46,000 members. These are people who care about nature and support the Trust's work. The Trust got its first wildlife reserve in 1966. Now, they look after more than 120 special places across Scotland.
These places are safe homes for many different animals and plants. They also have visitor centres where people can learn and enjoy nature. You can find these centres at Loch of the Lowes, Montrose Basin, and the Falls of Clyde. The Trust also works to make sure laws help protect wildlife.
Bringing Beavers Back
The Scottish Wildlife Trust helped bring beavers back to Scotland. Beavers had been missing from Scotland for a long time. A special trial project started in 2009 at Knapdale. It ran until 2014 to see if beavers could live well in Scotland again. In 2016, beavers were officially recognized as a native species in Scotland. This means they belong here naturally.
Saving Red Squirrels
Another big project for the Trust is protecting the red squirrel. Red squirrels are special to Scotland, but they are in danger. Grey squirrels, which are not native, are a threat to them. The "Saving Scotland's Red Squirrels" project works with other groups.
Their goal is to stop grey squirrels from moving into northern Scotland. They also protect areas where red squirrels live in southern Scotland. This includes places like Loch Lomond and the Trossachs.
Part of a Bigger Family
The Scottish Wildlife Trust is one of 46 Wildlife Trusts. These Trusts work all over the United Kingdom. They all share the same goal: to protect nature for everyone.
Special Places They Protect
The Scottish Wildlife Trust looks after many important wildlife reserves. Here are a few of them:
- Bemersyde Moss
- Handa Island
- Falls of Clyde
- Montrose Basin
- Loch Fleet
- Loch of the Lowes
- Pease Dean, Scottish Borders
See also
- Royal Zoological Society of Scotland
