The Hidden Pygmy Shrew of Borneo
One of Borneo's least-known mammals, the Bornean Pygmy Shrew has remained a mystery for over a century. What can this tiny, elusive species tell us about the extraordinary biodiversity that exists beyond our view?
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Ambassador Spotlight: Helen Glover
World Land Trust (WLT) is delighted to speak with one of our excellent ambassadors: British double Olympic, triple World, and quadruple European champion rower Helen Glover OBE.
The Fascinating El Rincón Stream Frog
10 reason the El Rincón Stream Frog of Argentina's Somuncurá Plateau is a fascinating amphibian
New Carbon Balanced project in Colombia
In 2026, World Land Trust (WLT) is partnering with Fundación Proyecto Tití (FPT) to restore Tropical Dry Forest within the Los Titíes de San Juan Reserve in northern Colombia, creating vital habitat for the Critically Endangered Cotton-top Tamarin (Saguinus oedipus).
Bill from Simon Barnes
We were in adjacent seats as we flew back from a World Land Trust project in Borneo. In Economy, naturally. As usual Bill Oddie and I adopted different strategies: I read, fidgeted and dozed; Bill hid behind his headphones and sank into a musical trance that took him from the South China Sea to the English Channel.
Postcards from Proyecto Tití
Join Fundación Proyecto Tití (FPT) Restoration Coordinator Marcelo and Field Assistant Aldair for a tour of the Los Titíes de San Juan Reserve to see how a day as an FPT ranger looks.
Bill Oddie (1941-2026)
It is with great sadness that we have learned of the passing of Bill Oddie.
New research paper published with WLT Partners
A new research study has just been published in the British Ecological Society’s People and Nature Journal with involvement from WLT partners and staff. The study explores how environmental NGOs use information from recent scientific findings about the impact of tropical forests on local climate.
Footage from the Field: Forests of Borneo
Some of the most exciting and fascinating sights of the forests happen when no one is around. Rangers place camera traps deep in the forests to discover what goes on when people leave wildlife to thrive.
Adventures with Ambassador Lucy Shepherd
We spoke to one of our newest WLT Ambassadors who you may recognise from her work with the likes of Channel 4 and the BBC: explorer Lucy Shepherd. Here, Lucy tells us about the childhood spark that set her on this path and the extraordinary journey she has had so far.
The Remarkable Lives of Bornean Orangutans
Orangutans raise single offspring over many years, making every individual vital to the survival of the species. Learn why connected forests are essential for Orangutans in Malaysian Borneo and how habitat restoration is helping to secure their future.
APPEAL: Act Now for Orangutans
This summer, we urgently need your support to raise £287,821 so our partner Hutan can secure 16 ha (40.1 acres) of critically important forest within Borneo’s Kinabatangan floodplain.
