Frequently Asked Questions?

What area does Cheshire Wildlife Cover?
CWT operates throughout Cheshire, Halton, Stockport, Tameside, Trafford, Warrington and Wirral.

Are the reserves open to the public?
Many of our reserves are open to all. Some are restricted to CWT members, in order to protect fragile habitats, or occasionally for safety reasons. If you wish to visit a particular reserve do contact us and we will help if we can.

How can I become a member?
You can contact us direct or visit our Join Now page. We hope it will soon be possible for people to join on line.

Are there any other ways in which I can help?
You can donate your time by becoming a valued volunteer, working on the ground or in many other aspects of our work. You can also make a commitment to our future work by remembering CWT in your will. To find out more visit our pages on Volunteering and Legacies.

Can you give me advice on attracting wildlife to my garden?
We have a range of useful wildlife gardening information sheetswhich we can send you and are also available on the Wildlife Gardening page. If you need more specific information you can contact us and we’ll do our best to meet your request.

Do you provide wildlife information for schools?
We’re very happy to do so. Go to the Education page for details or contact one of our education officers.

Do you help with planning issues?
We monitor planning applications for possible damage to wildlife and make objections where necessary. We also offer advice to developers and land management services through our separate company of consultant ecologists. Go to the Consultancy page for details.