There are many ways to get involved in helping to conserve biodiversity in Berkshire, from carrying out wildlife surveys to volunteering on practical work parties. See the useful files for some of the volunteer opportunities in the county or contact the Biodiversity Co-ordinator for more information.

Support your local conservation organisations: Get involved with your local community wildlife projects as a volunteer or instigate your own project. Become a member of your local wildlife organisations.

Reduce, re-use, recycle: Recycle waste such as paper, glass, plastic milk bottles and cans to reduce the amount that goes to landfill. Fruit and vegetable matter can be made into compost.

Green Exercise: Green Exercise is any informal physical activity that takes place outdoors. Natural England's Walking For Health project has lots of information about keeping fit and healthy.

Wildlife gardening: Simple ways to improve your garden for wildlife include.

• planting native trees and scrubs
• dig a wildlife pond
• leave an area unmown and obtain some local provenance wildflower seeds to make a mini-meadow
• put up bat and bird boxes
• create a log-pile

Buy local and recycled produce: This can help reduce your carbon footprint. The North Wessex Downs AONB website contains information on local producers, ranging from honey to wine.

Travel: Try and travel in the most sustainable way. If the only option is to drive, could you car share?

Save energy: Turn the thermostat down one degree and switch supplier to one that supports renewable energy programmes.

Further information: The RSPB has more tips on Green Living.

Injured wildlife: If you have found an injured wild animal please contact Tiggywinkles or the RSPCA.