Species Groups
Species-focused conservation is an important aspect of Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust’s work. Many of our members are interested in certain species and can make a real contribution to the Trust by becoming involved with any or all of the Trust’s species groups. The Trust currently has three active species groups;
The Hampshire Network for Invertebrate Conservation group is currently under review.
Get in touch with us…
If you would like to join one of the groups simply complete and return a species group membership form, or for more information contact Natalie Rogers, Assistant Biodiversity Information Officer, tel 01489 774406 email natalieR@hwt.org.uk
Wildlife Recording
The collecting of information on local wildlife through surveys is an important part of the Trust's work. Press the link on the right for more information on surveys with which the Trust is involved.
The Trust, in conjunction with the Solent Forum is collecting data on wading bird and Brent Geese feeding and roosting sites, across the Solent coast. The data will be collected over five years and will be analysed by the Biodiversity Information Team. The results will be used to inform planning and coastal management decisions.
It is important to start collecting data now in order to protect important sites for the future as pressures from development and sea level rise grow. If you are keen on birding and would like to get involved in the survey project please contact Debbie King by e-mail debbieK@hwt.org.uk or telephone 01489 774420.
The Trust's species groups also have specially designed recording cards for mammal and amphibian and reptile records.
If you are interested in wildlife and would like to learn some field observation skills, or would be interested in brushing up on ID skills, why not attend one of our Countryside and Wildlife Courses? Mainly aimed at adults, the courses are held throughout Hampshire. For more information, please visit our Countryside and Wildlife courses page.
Click for further information on current surveys and the Marine mammal survey.
