Buff tailed bumblebee © Jon Hawkins
How to help UK wildlife
Thank you for caring about wildlife
On this page you'll find information on ways you can help British wildlife thrive in your garden and local area, and advice on what to do if you're concerned about an animal's welfare or if you've found an injured animal.
Ways you can help with wildlife conservation
I want to help hedgehogs in my garden
Advice on how to help hedgehogs and make your garden or other green space hedgehog friendly.
I want to help garden birds
Advice on how to encourage birds to visit your garden regularly.
I want to help wild bees
Download a FREE guide on how to help wild bees (PDF) for advice, insights and inspiration to create wildlife-friendly habitats in your garden or green space that support wild bees and other pollinators.
I want to make my garden wildlife friendly
I want to help red squirrels
How to help red squirrels in Cumbria.
I want to help marine wildlife
Visit The Wildlife Trust's Living Seas North West website for everything you need to know about how to help marine wildlife in the Irish sea and around Cumbria's coastline.
I want to help bats
Get creative
Simple actions you can take that will make a difference for wildlife near you.
Impacts of marine litter; A Grey seal with ghost fishing gear tangled around its neck © Tom Marshall
If you are concerned about an animal's welfare
Cumbria Wildlife Trust does not offer a general service for care and rehabilitation of sick or injured animals. Please follow the relevant link below for advice on what to do if you have found an injured or dead animal.