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Protecting wild places

Saving tropical forests together

Tropical forests are so full of life they practically have a heartbeat. But that pulse gets weaker every time a tree is cut down. Help us keep them alive. More...

Lowland agile gibbon

UK Overseas Territories appeal

Unique, ours and under threat. The UK Overseas Territories are home to species found nowhere else on our planet of which a staggering 144 species are at serious risk - some sliding towards extinction. Help us save them. More...

Northern rockhopper penguin

The Flow Country appeal

The vast peatland blankets of Caithness and Sutherland are in danger of having the life sucked out of them. Help us restore and keep it safe for birds and other wildlife - before it's too late. More...

RSPB Forsinard nature reserve

Harapan one million tree appeal

After years of illegal logging, it's time to bring life back to Harapan Rainforest. Help us plant a million trees and make the rainforest green again. More...

Sumatran rainforest

Say 'no' to Hunterston power station

Developers are planning to build a huge coal-fired power station at Hunterston. If built, this would have a devastating impact on one of the best areas for wildlife on the Firth of Clyde and destroy the largest mudflat on the Ayrshire coast. More...

Redshank wading deep in water

Crook of Baldoon appeal

Please help us manage our 209th nature reserve at the Crook of Baldoon, and keep this spectacular stretch of coastal wetland a home for birds and wildlife for generations to come. More...

Aerial view of Crook of Baldoon

Help us keep Abernethy special

Abernethy Forest includes the largest remaining remnant of Caledonian pinewood in the UK. Please donate today and help fund our 200-year project to double the size of this spectacular piece of the UK. More...

RSPB Loch Garten nature reserve, Strathspey

Broubster Leans appeal

Help us save Broubster Leans. Your gift today can help us maintain one of the most important wetlands in the UK, and protect the varied wildlife that lives there. More...

Aerial view of Broubster Leans

Help us safeguard Ramsey Island

Ramsey Island is a truly spectacular island reserve, home to important numbers of plants, breeding birds, and other animals. Your gift today can help us maintain the diversity of habitats that this wildlife depends on. More...

View of sea cliffs, Ramsey Island RSPB reserve

Help us restore heathland at The Lodge

Heathland is vital for several species of remarkable birds and other wildlife, including Dartford warblers, nightjars, small copper butterflies and natterjack toads. With your help we can create and maintain a wonderful home for this vulnerable heathland wildlife. More...

Brash on clear fell (heathland restoration area) being mulched, RSPB The Lodge

Save the Sumatran rainforest

Help us rise to one of our greatest conservation challenges and save one of the finest rainforests anywhere in the world - home to spectacular birds and the rare Sumatran tiger. More...

Sumatran tiger

Safeguard our sea life

The seas surrounding our island support almost half of all UK wildlife. We need your help to make sure vulnerable seabirds get the full protection they deserve. More...

Puffin with sandeels in beak

Sutton Fen appeal

We are delighted to announce that thanks to you, our supporters, we have successfully purchased Sutton Fen, 365 acres of Broadland fen in Norfolk as our 200th nature reserve! More...

Sutton Fen with waterlilies in foreground

Safe and Sound

Northern Ireland's network of ASSIs (Areas of Special Scientific Interest) needs care and attention and a large number remain in unfavourable condition. Support our Safe and Sound campaign and help make a difference. More...

Portmore Lough