Scientifically-Sound Research
Working in partnerships
for lesser horseshoe bats
Citizen Science All-Ireland Irish Stoat Citizen Science Survey
Active Conservation Pine marten conservation
Fifty years of innovative mammal conservation
Vincent Wildlife Trust is celebrating 50 years of mammal conservation in Britain, Ireland and mainland Europe. Since being founded by the late Hon Vincent Weir, a highly accomplished naturalist and a philanthropist, VWT has been at the forefront of wildlife conservation using sound scientific research and developing innovative wildlife conservation action that have had a real impact on species populations.
Today, its work focuses on threatened mammals, including rare bats and a small number of carnivores — mostly members of the weasel family (the mustelids).
Banner photos: Lesser horseshoe bat roost and pine marten ©Ruth Hanniffy; Irish stoat ©Mark Collins
lesser horseshoe bat reserves in four counties
native trees planted in County Kerry
new bat roosts in County Limerick
Some of VWT's impact since 1975
Active Projects
VWT works in partnership to conserve threatened mammals in Britain, Ireland and mainland Europe
Together we can make a difference
Report a sighting
If you have seen a pine marten or an Irish stoat in Ireland, please submit your sighting to the National Biodiversity Data Centre with details of the sighting (date, species, location and description). We will not share your name or contact details with any third parties.
Donate
Vincent Wildlife Trust established a permanent presence in Ireland in 1995 where its work now focuses on the lesser horseshoe bat, the Irish stoat and the pine marten. Where a need is identified, the Trust will initiate a research programme that will, in partnership with other bodies, work to safeguard the future of all mammals in Ireland. Your donation will help us continue our work on those species that need our help, particularly the lesser horseshoe bat, Irish stoat and the pine marten.
