Kernow Conservation CIC
We are a non-profit community interest company with big ambitions. We work in partnership with other conservation organisations, landowners, and local businesses to restore wildlife and biodiversity in Cornwall.
Water voles
We are most well-known for our work restoring the UK-endangered water vole in Cornwall through carefully managed reintroductions.
Beavers
Our latest project, launched in early 2025, has found renewed purpose with the recent government announcement on legalising wild beaver releases.
After initial crowdfunding, we are in the process of engaging with stakeholders and identifying suitable areas for future beaver releases.
Ospreys
We are also working hard to bring the osprey back as a nesting bird in Cornwall by installing and monitoring artificial nest platforms.
Wildlife Gardens
Our first wildlife garden project is the Community Wildlife Garden in Ponsanooth.
Commissioned and supported by Ponsnooth Parish Council, as part of Cornwall Council's Community Levelling up Fund, the project aims to educate, engage and empower volunteers from the local community to enjoy, maintain and, eventually, take ownership of their local wild space.
Restoring Biodiversity
Regenerating Nature
Preserving Ecosystems
Work with us
From species reintroductions to biodiversity monitoring and habitat restoration, we provide consultation to community organisations and private landowners.
We engage with an ever-growing community of landowners and are always looking for new project ideas and opportunities to scale up our impact.
Become a part of the story…
We are proud to have joined 1% for the Planet as an environmental partner.
This partnership will improve our impact and bring more businesses into the environmental movement.
Take a look at our 1% for the Planet directory page to learn more.
Business memberships and project sponsorship play vital roles in enabling us to continue and scale up our work in Cornwall.
Partnering with us can benefit your business and even help towards your Corporate Social Responsibility goals.
Our ongoing project work and impact monitoring would not be possible without community support.
Wild Kernow Personal Memberships are a great way to become a part of that community.