Official news releases from the World Land Trust (WLT). Visit the Press Information section of our website for more WLT information for the press.
Press Releases
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14 October 2014October 2014 - Donations have been flowing into World Land Trust’s (WLT) Big Cat Appeal since the start of Big Cat Big Match Fortnight on 1 October 2014. With just one mor...
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23 September 2014September 2014 - World Land Trust (WLT), the international conservation charity, is putting the spotlight on big cats during Big Cat Big Match Fortnight in October. During the f...
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10 September 2014September 2014: Rarely seen together at a public event, representatives of two often polarised sectors – the game lobby and the conservation lobby - met at the Royal Soc...
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08 September 2014September 2014: Every day, people are doing legendary things for good causes. Donors to Suffolk based conservation charity World Land Trust (WLT) are no exception. WLT’s s...
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26 August 2014August 2014: World Land Trust (WLT), the international conservation charity, enjoyed a successful Birdfair 2014, winning the award for Best Conservation Stand in the Trust...
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26 August 2014August 2014: Former England cricket captain David Gower will be signing a cricket bat worth more than £150 for a lucky prize winner at a fundraising event in aid of World Lan...
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21 August 2014August 2014: International conservation charity World Land Trust (WLT) is holding a public event to debate the arguments for and against hunting and its impact on wildlife and cons...
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24 July 2014July 2014: Former England cricket captain David Gower reflects on a lifetime’s passion for sport and wildlife on Wednesday 3 September, 7pm at Blackfriars Hall, Norwich. H...
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04 July 2014July 2014: An exhibition of books and prints relating to two of the world’s most famous botanists will go on display at World Land Trust art gallery in Bridge Street, Haleswo...
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11 June 2014June 2014: After the success of her first visit to Halesworth, artist Jackie Morris is looking forward to returning to the town in June. Jackie’s first visit to Halesworth...
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16 May 2014May 2014, London - Swarovski Optik, a global leader in high-quality, long-range optical devices, and international conservation charity, World Land Trust (WLT), have announced a pa...
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12 May 20146 May 2014, London: World Land Trust (WLT), the international conservation charity, has raised one million pounds to save the rainforest home of Orang-utans and other endangered wi...
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19 March 201417 March 2014: A conservation project to protect Caucasian Leopards in Armenia will win a grant of £25,000 - if it wins enough support in an online poll starting today. Th...
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12 March 2014Children’s author Nicola Davies will be in Halesworth Library on Wednesday 16 April for a morning session with the Library’s Time Out group and an afternoon of storytel...
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09 October 2013Art by East Anglian painters and illustrators will be displayed alongside work by indigenous Paraguayan artists in an exhibition entitled Local & Global, opening at World Land...
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30 September 2013TV presenters Bill Oddie and Chris Packham are urging the public to support World Land Trust’s Big Match Fortnight, which kicks off on 2 October 2013. During Big Match For...
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23 September 2013Bill Oddie will be joining Sarah Class on stage at The Cut during Halesworth Arts Festival on 25 October 2013. Proceeds from the evening will support the conservatio...
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09 September 2013Legacies are a lifeline for charities and Remember A Charity in your Will Week is an opportunity to focus on what is important to you and what you want to safeguard for the fu...
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09 September 2013On 25 October Sarah Class will be on stage at the Halesworth Arts Festival with a performance of music and personal reflection. Proceeds from the evening will support the conservat...
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09 September 2013Human-animal conflict, turning a blind eye to the persecution of protected species, the impact of domestic and feral cats on wildlife… the list of awkward conservation subje...
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13 August 201313 August 2013: Leading conservationist and Bornean Orang-utan specialist, Dr Isabelle Lackman, will make a special appearance today at the launch of World Land Trust’s Milli...
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06 August 201315 July 2013: Camera-trap footage of a Caucasian Leopard in Armenia is being hailed as a breakthrough by the international conservation community. The video was shot...
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02 July 20132 July 2013: An exhibition of work by Bruce Pearson, the renowned marine and landscape artist, opens in July at World Land Trust gallery in Halesworth, Suffolk. The preview...
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29 April 201329 April 2013: Three galleries – Halesworth Gallery, the Little Gallery and World Land Trust gallery – are working together to put Halesworth on the cultural map during...
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29 November 2012October 2012: International conservation charity, World Land Trust (WLT), is taking on the 2012 Big Give Christmas Challenge for a second year, in an ambitious attempt to raise...
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New Winter Exhibition at WLT Gallery in Halesworth showcases works by wildlife and landscape artists
22 November 2012A new Winter Exhibition opens at World Land Trust gallery in Halesworth on Saturday 24 November. The works on display are by a selection of artists, many of whom live and work... -
26 October 2012October 2012: International conservation organisation, the World Land Trust (WLT), has received news that its partner organisation in Paraguay has been the subject of an arson atta...
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20 June 2012June 2012: International conservation charity, World Land Trust (WLT), have reached a landmark agreement with the Government of Misiones in Argentina and indigenous Guarani c...
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25 April 2012April 2012: International conservation charity, the World Land Trust (WLT) is delighted to be the beneficiary charity of the proceeds from a Humble Bundle promotion for Amani...
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22 March 2012Andrew Squire’s new series of beautiful wildlife paintings was inspired by an invitation from conservation charity, the World Land Trust (WLT), to exhibit in their new galler...
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12 March 2012March 2012: Rainforest life inspires the imagination and creativity of local children in an art competition held by the World Land Trust (WLT), a Suffolk-based charity raising fund...
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01 March 2012March 2012: On a Caribbean Island off the north coast of Venezuela, the survival of the Yellow-shouldered Parrot is at risk from the illegal pet trade. In July last year 16 endang...
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20 February 2012Deep in the heart of the Colombian rainforests lives the Golden Poison Frog (Phyllobates Terribilis) – one of the most awe-inspiring species known to mankind and considered t...
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06 December 2011To help save some of the most endangered animals and plants on Earth, the World Land Trust gallery will launch on 10 December in Halesworth, Suffolk as a ground-breaking approach t...
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05 December 2011International conservation charity, World Land Trust (WLT), will be rising to the 2011 Big Give Christmas Challenge this week, in an ambitious attempt to raise £200,000...
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18 October 2011India’s glitterati gathered in force on Friday evening, as the Gemfields ‘Emeralds for Elephants’ exhibition drew to an exciting finale with a Grand Auction at th...
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09 September 2011September 2011: International conservation charity the World Land Trust (WLT) is delighted to announce the naming of an orchid in honour of corporate sponsor, Puro Coffee, and t...
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29 July 2011July 2011: With World Ranger Day this coming Sunday, never has there been a greater need for more Rangers protecting the world’s endangered places. The international co...
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21 July 2011Narayan Jewellers Zambian emerald ring, one of the pieces which will be auctioned in October.The World Land Trust (WLT) and ethical coloured gemstones mining company, Gemfields, to...
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22 March 2011Cloud forest including the headwaters of the Río Nea will be protected by WLT funding. Photo © NCI, Ecuador.March 2011 – World Water Day 2011 on March 22nd is focus...
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03 March 2011The forests of Malaysian Borneo are home to a diverse range of species including the Bornean Orang-utan.International conservation charity, the World Land Trust (WLT) is celebratin...
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17 February 2011The WLT has helped protect acres of forests around the world by funding land purchase for conservation.International conservation charity, the World Land Trust (WLT) is set to...
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03 February 2011WLT AND LIBERTY TAKE A WALK ON THE WILD SIDEAsian elephant silk scarf by Lollie Dunbar. The scarf will raise funds for the Indian Elephant Corridors project.International conservat...
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25 January 2011Acclaimed artist, Andrew Squire has created a dynamic collection of paintings which will form the Hinterland exhibition, set to open at the Thompson’s Gallery, Marylebone on...
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17 December 2010December 2010: International conservation charity the World Land Trust (WLT) is collaborating with Liberty and the University of Southampton’s Winchester School of Art i...
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15 October 2010October 2010– The World Land Trust is a guiding light this Christmas and they have selected their top five eco gift ideas. Consumers with a conscience can shop safe in the kn...
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11 October 2010October 2010 - The World Land Trust has launched an exciting educational resource designed to engage Key Stage 1 & 2 school children in learning about rainforests and other...
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08 October 2010Images from the Maryan Mehlorn Atlantic Rainforest themed fashion show, including the WLT logo which was displayed on screen above the catwalk. On 4 September 2010, Europea...
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04 August 201050% of proceeds from Dominic's T-Shirt sales will go to WLT Atlantic Rainforest projects.4th August - Machine-A is proud to present Dominic Jones as the latest high-profile co...
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05 July 2010The Pearly Prince Elephant featuring over 22,000 Swarovski crystals and pearls has been auctioned for £18,000The SHO Jewellery dazzling Pearly Prince elephant has been sold a...