FROM CORNWALL WILDLIFE TRUST — AN EXCITING UPDATE ON ACHIEVEMENTS

View this email in your browser a small robin perched on a tree branch Dear John, As we step into a new year, we want to start with one simple message: thank you. Because you’re a member of Cornwall Wildlife Trust, 2025 was a year of real action – and real progress – for nature. Your support helped protect wildlife and wild places across Cornwall, from our seas and estuaries to tors, moors, rivers and flower-rich meadows. Together, we made change happen. Before you read on, we’d love you to watch this short film from The Wildlife Trusts, showing how your support is part of a powerful, UK-wide movement for nature. Here are just some of the incredible things you made possible in 2025: 🌱🌼 We took action for climate and wildlife From planting 16,000 seagrass seeds in Cornwall’s estuaries to restoring heathland, grassland and wetlands through grazing, fencing and habitat creation, our work supported threatened species on land and at sea — from marsh fritillary butterflies to common dolphins and dragonflies. 🌾 Nature-friendly farming at scale In 2025, we advised 52 farmers on nature-friendly farming practices to protect rivers, soils and wildlife. In the first six months alone, this included guidance across 8,700 acres of farmland to help create and connect wildlife-rich habitats. 🌊 We stood up for our seas More than 850 supporters contacted their MP to call for an end to destructive bottom trawling in seabed Marine Protected Areas — a clear message that Cornwall’s marine life deserves better protection. 🦫 We welcomed new life — and signs of recovery — across our reserves and seas At Helman Tor nature reserve we were excited by the arrival of a pair of beaver kits, born to the adult pair that have set up home there. A growing population is good news for the reserve, as the beavers create habitats that support other wildlife. Along our coast, there were also new and increased sightings of incredible species, from humpback whales to rare and colourful sea slugs recorded (for the first time) in our waters. 🙌 We were supported by dedicated volunteers Across Cornwall, our 960-strong volunteer community helped care for nature — from restoring habitats to monitoring wildlife and inspiring action in local communities. ✨ And so much more From caring for our network of nature reserves to inspiring action across communities, your membership helped nature not just survive — but thrive. These are the moments you’ve helped create: choughs riding the sea air, seals resting on quiet beaches, dormice hidden in leafy woodlands, and meadows alive with colour and sound. Because of you, Cornwall remains a place where wildlife has a fighting chance. Thank you for being part of our community, and for everything you do for nature — now, and for the year ahead. With warmest thanks, James Webb Director of Fundraising & Communications Facebook icon Instagram icon LinkedIn icon YouTube icon © 2025 Cornwall Wildlife Trust. All rights reserved. Registered charity number 214929. Privacy Policy and T&Cs Our mailing address is: Cornwall Wildlife Trust Five Acres, Allet, Truro, Cornwall, TR4 9DJ Want to change how you receive these emails? You can unsubscribe from this list.