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What we do

Brent Geese by Ian Cameron-ReidWe manage nature reserves 

We manage 48 nature reserves where rare and threatened wildlife can be protected and can thrive.

We deliver conservation projects 

To achieve our vision of wildlife-rich living landscapes and living seas we deliver a wide range of conservation projects.

We work to inspire people

We want everyone to have the opportunity to enjoy wildlife and value its importance through:

Raft Spider by Ed MerrittWe give advice & information

We provide advice and support to:

Let us know the wildlife you see so that we can monitor the species found in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. We also provide local wildlife information through our free WildLine service.

We monitor planning applications

We look at and comment on planning applications and proposals that may have an impact on wildlife. We look at individual schemes and also the cumulative effects of many small schemes.