Species policy

Invasive non-native species

In Britain alone, there are over 3,000 non-native species. Many non-native species are harmless, causing no disruption to the environment or native wildlife in their new locations, but occasionally a species will establish and thrive in a way that can pose a threat to native biodiversity. These species are referred to as invasive non-natives. More...

Birds of prey in the UK: On a Wing and a Prayer

Birds of prey are among our most spectacular and well known birds, but remain a controversial subject for some. Birds of prey in the UK: On a Wing and a Prayer is a new report produced by 26 organisations, which attempts to address some of these controversies, relying on fact rather than anecdote. More...

Female hen harrier carrying nesting material

The Great Crane Project

The Great Crane Project is a partnership between the RSPB, Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust (WWT) and the Pensthorpe Conservation Trust. It was set up in 2006 with the aim of helping the re-colonisation of the UK by the crane. A major element of the project is a proposed re-establishment of breeding cranes in Somerset. More...

Badgers and tuberculosis

The RSPB welcomes the Government's decision to reject a cull of badgers in England. We are currently opposed to badger culling and will not voluntarily grant access for badger control on our land. More...