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• Advice
• Conserving biodiversity
• Conserving species
• Managing nature reserves
• Projects

Case studies

Otmoor management We are restoring and enhancing the wetland habitat at our Otmoor nature reserve, in Oxfordshire, which is one of the most important wetland sites in central England. A portion of the site is lowland wet grassland within a river floodplain.

Pine hoverfly The RSPB is involved in the conservation of a variety of plants and invertebrates on our nature reserves and elsewhere.

Recent documents

The law of the wild: The European Birds Directive

2.14Mb, PDF

In celebration of 30 years of the European Birds Directive, this booklet sets out a compelling portfolio of proof that, in the UK, the Birds Directive has shaped decisions that profoundly affect the natural world.

RSPB reserves 2009

2.62Mb, PDF

A review of our work on reserves in 2008/09.

'The Natura 2000: providing protection and avoiding ambiguity'

850Kb, PDF

A briefing from RSPB Scotland describing the Natura 2000 process, the role of designation in highlighting and protecting our best wildlife sites and why site protection works

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Features

Why conserve species? Conserving biodiversity is about genetic variety, species, habitats and ecosystems. All are important, but it is often most appropriate, practical and effective to focus on species.

Featured document

Lifeline to recovery

1.66Mb, PDF

The RSPB's species recovery success in the UK. With foreword from Professor Ian Newton FRS.