The Avon Wildlife Trust aims to protect and promote wildlife in the area of the former county of Avon — now Bath and North East Somerset, Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire, in England. It has its headquarters in Bristol and runs wildlife centres at Folly Farm, Somerset and Willsbridge near Keynsham.
The trust was formed in 1980, has 17,500 members, and manages 35 nature reserves, ranging from salt marshes and reedbeds to wildflower meadows and ancient woodlands, covering a total of 7 square kilometres (3 sq mi) including 12 Sites of Special Scientific Interest. The Trust also provides advice to local authorities and landowners on land management and conservation, and provides educational visits for school children and lifelong learning for adults.
The Avon Wildlife Trust is part of the Wildlife Trusts partnership of 47 wildlife trusts in the United Kingdom, and carries out its work through a network of staff and over 500 volunteers.
Read more about Avon Wildlife Trust: History, Nature Reserves
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