Protecting wildlife sites

• How we protect wildlife sites
• Protecting sites in England
• Protecting sites in Northern Ireland
• Protecting sites in Scotland
• Protecting sites in Wales
• Get involved
• Futurescapes

Protecting wildlife sites

Although our most important wildlife sites are often protected by law, they still come under threat from a variety of sources - housing and transport developments, forestry proposals and even water abstraction.

Every year, we comment on hundreds of proposals that could affect important places for birds. We negotiate changes where we can, as co-operation is better than conflict. 

With developers and decision makers we put back lost habitats, creating places for wildlife and for people to enjoy.

Use the links below to see examples of cases across the UK we are working on, plus get information on how you can help protect sites near you from damaging development.

Protecting sites in England The RSPB makes the case for birds in England by commenting on about 220 development and land use proposals each year that could affect important places for birds. More...

Protecting sites in Northern Ireland The RSPB makes the case for birds in Northern Ireland by commenting on about 40 development and land use proposals each year that could affect important places for birds. More...

Protecting sites in Scotland The RSPB makes the case for birds in Scotland by commenting on about 270 development and land use proposals each year that could affect important places for birds. More...

Protecting sites in Wales The RSPB makes the case for birds in Wales by commenting on about 50 development and land use proposals each year that could affect important places for birds. More...

Get involved The RSPB's huge membership is its strength - when you put your weight behind us, Government and decision makers listen. More...

About the RSPB

The RSPB speaks out for birds and wildlife, tackling the problems that threaten our environment. We rely upon memberships and donations to fund our work. Nature is amazing - help us keep it that way. More...

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Latest news

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Golden eagle killing thwarts bird's recovery

The Golden Eagle Framework, published today by Scottish Natural Heritage, proves relentless persecution is halting this magnificent bird of prey’s recovery in Scotland and is thwarting the bird’s return to northern England.

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