Overview

The Barn Owl Trust is at the centre of wild Barn Owl conservation in the UK. We work alongside Natural England, the British Trust for Ornithology (BTO), Hawk and Owl Trust, Barn Owl Conservation Network (BOCN) and the RSPB. We take in casualties and run a genuine owl sanctuary (a place of peaceful retreat, not open to the public). Training courses for ecological consultants and planning officers. Educational work with adults and children. Surveys of old buildings due for development. Advice on Barn Owl mitigation measures. Erected over 2,000 nestboxes Habitat creation both on our own land and through farm visits and advice. The Barn Owl Conservation Handbook is detailed and comprehensive guide to all aspects of practical Barn Owl Conservation written by the Barn Owl Trust. Published research projects include the effect of barn conversions on Barn Owls, road mortality, the survival of released Barn Owls, rehabilitation and release methods and county surveys. Our booklet 'Barn Owls on Site, a guide for developers and planners', published by English Nature is widely used by local authorities and other official bodies. The Barn Owl Trust is dedicated to conserving the wild Barn Owl and its environment.