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Sunday, February 10, 2013

RSPB: Wetland news

Here are just some examples of our wetland conservation work.

Restoration
Restoration work on our reed beds over the last 15 years has enabled the Bittern population to recover from a low point of 11 'booming males' in the late 1990s to a high of 104 in 2011, with 46 of these on RSPB reserves. However, continual management is required to maintain reedbeds in good condition.
Thriving fish population
We need to ensure fish population are thriving on our reserves. We undertake a regular survey programme to assess fish stocks with recommendations to improve their underwater habitat.
Wet grasslands
Over 1,000 pairs of Redshank nest on RSPB wet grassland reserves and require ideal conditions. Sluices have to be maintained and replaced to hold up water levels in the spring but then let water off in late summer to enable grassland management such as rush-cutting to be carried out.

Over £8million raised for wetland conservation so far!

Our friends at The Co-operative Bank are helping to make all this possible - and so can you. With an RSPB credit card provided by The Co-operative Bank, you'll be helping our wetland conservation whenever you make a purchase. Use it when booking your holiday, making large purchases or even using the card for the everyday items such as the weekly shop and filling up the car.
During the last 23 years of working together with The Co-operative Bank and with the help of our Credit card holders we have raised in excess of £8million for our Wetland Conservation.
If you apply between now and the end of January 2013, the RSPB will receive a £36 donation from The Co-operative Bank, the usual initial donation is £18. We'll also receive a further £2.50 if you use your card within the first 6 months and a further 25 pence for every £100 spent on the card. All of which goes towards our Wetland Conservation.
Apply here
What's in it for you?
You'll be protecting Wetlands with twice the usual initial donation (this will only apply to your first donation)
There's no annual fee
You'll pay no interest on purchases and balance transfers* for the first 6 months after the account is opened, which reverts to a rate of 18.9% APR representative/variable for the standard card. A balance transfer fee of 3% of transfer value is applicable during the interest free period (minimum of £5)
Up to 56 days interest free credit on purchases if balance is paid in full by the end date

Applicants must be UK residents aged 18 years or over and have an annual income of £10,000 or more.
Every year RSPB credit card holders raise over £300k for Wetland Conservation so please join them now by visiting The Co-operative Bank website or call 0800 551 199. They are available to take your call from Monday - Friday, 8am to 9pm, and 9am to 6pm weekends. With your help, we can make sure our wetlands are the wonderful, wildlife rich places they deserve to be.
Apply here
The RSPB only offer financial services provided by The Co-operative Bank on an intermediary basis for which we receive a commission. Credit facilities are provided by The Co-operative Bank p.l.c (Registered Number 990937), Head Office, PO Box 101, 1 Balloon Street, Manchester M60 4EP and are subject to status. *Excludes balance transfers from other cards provided by The Co-operative Bank. The bank reserves the right to decline any application or offer a card product that differs from those advertised. Calls may be monitored or recorded for security and training purposes. Interest rates correct at 01/13. Calls from UK landlines are free however mobile providers may charge. The Co-operative Bank is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority (No. 121885), subscribers to the Lending Code, the Financial Ombudsman Service and is licensed by the Office of Fair Trading (No. 006110).
Image credits: Coot - Ernie Janes (rspb-images.com), Bluethroat - Edwin Kats (rspb-images.com), Loch Insh at sunrise - Peter Cairns (rspb-images.com)
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