Staff at Vincent Wildlife Trust have produced a range of free, downloadable resources on pine martens and the work to conserve them in Britain. Some have written books that can be bought online through NHBS.
This guidance document shows how to make a pine marten feeder box, which is a useful tool for monitoring pine martens.
This guidance document describes how to attach a Vincent Wildlife Trust (VWT) pine marten den box to the trunk of a tree approximately 2m-3.5m above ground level by a team of two to four people.
Regular monitoring is an important part of pine marten conservation, particularly as populations expand into new areas, as it can help inform and prioritise conservation activities. This guide outlines best practice when using feeder boxes and trail cameras.
The climate and ecological emergency (CEE) is impacting the natural world with increasing severity, with likely serious consequences for the Martes Complex (Guloninae). We assessed the relative vulnerability of each species of Guloninae to the CEE based on IUCN listings, threats to preferred habitat, habitat specificity, global range size, and the nature and number of Köppen-Geiger climate zones occupied.
Photo: ©David Baird
The latest map showing the distribution of pine martens across Britain up to the end of June 2025.
The following guidance document describes how to construct a Vincent Wildlife Trust (VWT) pine marten den box. This guidance document, and the construction plans contained within it, is an update of previous VWT guidance and replaces and supercedes all previous material published by VWT relating to the construction of den boxes. References made by third parties to VWT guidance or specifications may not reflect this updated guidance, even if they are made after the date of this document.
The specifications, plans and other material in this document are for information only. VWT does not accept any liability or responsibility arising from reliance on this document. Use of materials and accessories other than those recommended may affect the performance, safety and durability of the den box.
