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Rare Breeds Survival Trust

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Rare Breeds Survival Trust
Formation1973
FounderJoe Henson[1]
TypeConservation charity
Legal statusRegistered charity
PurposeConservation of native livestock breeds of the United Kingdom
Location
  • Stoneleigh Park
    Nr. Kenilworth
    Warwickshire CV8 2LG
Coordinates52°20′23″N 1°31′27″W / 52.3398°N 1.5243°W / 52.3398; -1.5243Coordinates: 52°20′23″N 1°31′27″W / 52.3398°N 1.5243°W / 52.3398; -1.5243
Region served
United Kingdom
Chairman
John Atkinson
Websitewww.rbst.org.uk
RemarksCharity no. 269442
An English Longhorn cow
An English Longhorn cow

The Rare Breeds Survival Trust is a conservation charity[2] whose purpose is to secure the continued existence and viability of the native farm animal genetic resources (FAnGR) of the United Kingdom. It was founded in 1973 by Joe Henson to preserve native breeds;[1] since then, no UK-native breed has become extinct.

It maintains a watch list of rare native breeds of cattle, sheep, pigs, horses, goats and poultry,[3] and an approved list of farm parks.[4]

Projects have included the collection of genetic material to ensure the future of rare breeds in a farm animal "gene bank". This project received publicity in the wake of the foot-and-mouth disease crisis in the UK and was supported by Charles III (while he was the Prince of Wales).[5] The Trust also supports the Manx Ark Project, which provides sanctuary for rare breeds at several sites in the Isle of Man.[6]

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Joe Henson

Joe Henson

Joseph Leslie "Joe" Henson, MBE was a farmer who founded the Rare Breeds Survival Trust and appeared as a presenter on BBC shows such as Animal Magic.

Poultry

Poultry

Poultry are domesticated birds kept by humans for their eggs, their meat or their feathers. These birds are most typically members of the superorder Galloanserae (fowl), especially the order Galliformes. The term also includes birds that are killed for their meat, such as the young of pigeons but does not include similar wild birds hunted for sport or food and known as game. The word "poultry" comes from the French/Norman word poule, itself derived from the Latin word pullus, which means "small animal".

Charles III

Charles III

Charles III is King of the United Kingdom and the 14 other Commonwealth realms. He was the longest-serving heir apparent and Prince of Wales, and at the age of 73, became the oldest person to accede to the British throne, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II, on 8 September 2022.

Prince of Wales

Prince of Wales

Prince of Wales is a title traditionally given to the heir apparent to the English and later British throne. Prior to the conquest of Wales by Edward I in the 13th century, it was used by the rulers of independent Wales.

Manx Ark Project

Manx Ark Project

Manx Ark Project is a project to provide sanctuary for rare animal breeds at a number of farm sites in the Isle of Man.

Isle of Man

Isle of Man

The Isle of Man, also known as Mann, is a self-governing Crown Dependency in the Irish Sea between Great Britain and Ireland. As head of state, Charles III holds the title Lord of Mann and is represented by a Lieutenant Governor. The government of the United Kingdom is responsible for the isle's military defence and represents it abroad.

Source: "Rare Breeds Survival Trust", Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, (2022, September 10th), https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rare_Breeds_Survival_Trust.

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References
  1. ^ a b Rita and William Vandivert (1982), "ch. 7 - Joe Henson and the Rare Breeds Survival Trust", To the Rescue: Seven Heroes of Conservation, p. 89, ISBN 0723262152
  2. ^ "Rare Breeds Survival Trust, registered charity no. 269442". Charity Commission for England and Wales.
  3. ^ Rare Breeds Survival Trust watch list Archived 18 November 2015 at the Wayback Machine accessed June 2016
  4. ^ Rare Breeds Survival Trust approved farm parks Archived 24 June 2008 at the Wayback Machine accessed February 2012
  5. ^ Prince's gift to rare breeds project accessed 25 May 2008
  6. ^ Barua, Ariane (1 May 2013). "Isle of Man in rare breeds 'Noah's Ark' plan". BBC News.
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