What we do

We're working towards more naturally functioning landscapes where wildlife is 
thriving and more abundant, lost species have returned, and communities are protected by and benefiting from nature. 

We are also ensuring our nature reserves and other sites of wildlife importance are protected.

Part of this is how we manage our nature reserves where we not only have valuable volunteers helping to maintain them but also our nature-focused grazing programme.

Nature-focused grazing 

We also protect Nottinghamshire's wetlands. A vital habitat that not only stores carbon,  but are a vital refuge for wintering wildfowl and scarce breeding birds, give harvest mice the opportunity to nest in reedbeds, and oystercatchers the chance to feed on wetland shores. 

Wilder wetlands

We have a unique network of nature reserve across the county, providing you with opportunities to see and connect with nature. We also have two fantastic family friendly nature centres where you can either simply enjoy a few hours watching wildlife and absorbing the atmosphere on a gentle stroll or join an organised event.

Nature reserves

We encourage people to value and feel connected to nature.

Together, we are collaborating to take action for nature and encouraging people, community groups and businesses, with support, to lead action for nature in their own communities.

Wilder lives

Today, as we work to encourage more people than ever before to champion wildlife in their communities, we continue to work to protect wildlife areas from damaging development and to put nature at the heart of decision making. We have been representing the views of people who care passionately about our county’s wild places since 1963 and with your support we can do even more.

For detailed information and updates on specific planning cases visit our updates page.