A member of the seabird survey team looks out to a flock of Lesser black-backed gulls Larus fuscus, Norwethal, Isles of Scilly

Conservation and sustainability

We base our work on good analysis of the threats facing birds and the environment. We see a problem, work out what is causing it, and find ways to put it right.

Our record of success suggests we are doing many of the right things in the right way. But we take nothing for granted. Conservation is rarely straightforward and is becoming ever more demanding. Find out what we're doing and how we're doing it.

In this section

Guy Anderson - RSPB Principle research manager, satellite tagging juvenile Hen harrier, Geltsdale, Cumbria

Safeguarding species

Ever since the RSPB began in 1889, we've helped species – and that's still at the heart of what we do.

RSPB's Hope farm, at the time of the wheat harvest, Knapwell, Cambridgeshire

Farming

We're working with farmers to find and share practical wildlife-friendly farming techniques.

RSPB Dovestone, planting a new Memory Tree, Derbyshire

Land management advice

Our advice seeks to improve and expand habitats needed by species that are in most need.

Ellie Owen, holding a data tracker used in the FAME project, Colonsay, Scotland

Mapping and GIS

The conservation work of the RSPB is reliant on the application of up to date, accurate data.
Puffin, close up with sandeels

Centre for Conservation Science

Explore our renowned scientific work, including projects, staff profiles and recent publications.
English meadow with dry stone wall below blue summer sky

Policy and Insight: England and Westminster

Find the RSPB's latest positions on a broad range of environmental policy set in Westminster.
Abernethy RSPB reserve. Speyside, Scotland.

Futurescapes

We think big for nature with our UK-wide programme of landscape-scale conservation initiatives

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Keep up to date

Scientists tag a hen harrier chick

Blog

Keep up-to-date with the latest conservation and sustainability news with the 'Our Work' blog.
A corncrake hides in the grass

Latest projects

Explore our latest conservation projects, from saving species to managing land and habitats across the UK and beyond.

The UK and beyond

Mountain top with stone pile, Corre Cas, Cairngorm, Highlands, Scotland.
The RSPB has offices and projects all over the UK and works internationally. Learn more about our conservation work around the UK and beyond.
At home & abroad