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The largest international wetland conservation charity in the UK.
Founded in 1946 by the artist and naturalist Sir Peter Scott (1909
- 1989), WWT has 9 visitor centres, covering around 2000 hectares
in Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales and England, where people can
get closer to wetland birds and enjoy spectacular wetland
landscapes in a welcoming and friendly environment. By visiting a
Wildfowl & Wetlands Centre, or by becoming a member, you will
actively help WWT to save wetlands and their wildlife - both here
and worldwide.
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WWT AIMS
- To restore habitats and undertake captive breeding programmes
for threatened wetlands birds
- To research - providing the knowledge and information needed
for conservation action
- To conserve wetlands and their biodiversity
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