Nature Recovery
Our natural world is in trouble. Worryingly, 11% of 2,450 species assessed are threatened with extinction on the island of Ireland. Not only does that deprive us of many species that give our home its unique character, but it also threatens our food security and the functioning of whole ecosystems.
Fortunately, there is a lot that we can do to reverse this decline.
If we add up all our garden and community spaces in the UK, it amounts to a higher quantity of land than all our nature reserves put together. By caring for these areas in ways that create food, shelter and habitats for wildlife, we can create joined-up green corridors that gives our native flora and fauna the resources they need to thrive.
Supporting your efforts
Learn more about different ways you can help on the journey to assisting nature recovery.
Biodiversity Resources
These resource links have been complied by experts and volunteers to signpost you to useful local organisations and suppliers.
Species ID Charts
Get to know local invertebrates with these fantastic ID Charts by Marian Hill. Keep a record of any that you spot to help biodiversity recovery.
Homes for Wildlife
Access this useful 'How to' Guide which shows you how to make your green space a welcoming home for all sorts of wildlife.
Get involved
For further opportunities to put nature back on the path to health, look into our other campaigns, programmes and grants, such as Plantlife's No Mow May and other citizen-science initiatives, including RSPB’s Big Garden Birdwatch, Butterfly Conservation's Big Butterfly Count, and Ulster Wildlife’s hedgehog surveys.
Check out our YouTube channel for lots of videos with hints and tips on growing your own, increasing biodiversity and much more. Let's love where we live!