Blog: Conservation

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Donkeys Bobby and Sandy

Donkeys at Helvear

Donkeys Sandy and Bobby (who arrived in October 2023) have taken up the mantle of professional gorse-munchers and have moved to Helvear to do some important conservation grazing for the Isles of…

Seabird Survey Team

Saving Scilly seabirds – in the nick of time?

The commitment of last summer’s seabird team persisted this winter, they transitioned into a dedicated species recovery force. Now in March, puffins, Manx shearwaters and storm petrels will soon…

Least adder's-tongue fern

Finding the least adder's-tongue fern

As the early morning sun flooded Scilly in wintery light, the team landed on the shores of St Agnes, prepared for a day of kneeling in the dirt in search of the least adder’s-tongue fern.

Red Ruby Cattle

Ruby Red workforce

Our Red Ruby Cattle are working hard for nature and giving something back, too.

Peninnis

Scilly and climate change

Our changing climate is already affecting wildlife in Scilly. Join our CEO, Julian, for a brief exploration of our changing world and some examples of differences we are noticing already.