Do you manage a green space like a local sports ground, churchyard or a school playing field? Maybe you work at a library or a care home with an outdoor area? There’s lots you can do, even with a small garden, but if you’re new to planting or have a really small space check out Let it Grow from BBC Radio 2 to get you started.
How you manage your space has a big impact on the variety of plants, insects and animals that are there. Even if it’s predominantly a car park!
Imagine the difference if everyone made the patch of land they look after just a little more nature friendly – and even better, connected it to a patch of land next door, creating a nature network.
Here are our top tips for simple things that you can do to make a big difference, and make your part of our Wild Isles a nature haven. It might take a bit of trial and error to get everything right – and some actions will deliver faster returns than others – so don’t get disheartened if your results aren’t perfect first time around. Connecting with others, as well as nature, can be really helpful – see if there are any networks you can tap into for support and advice.
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