Whilst gardens individually may seem insignificant in terms of wildlife value in the wider countryside, the patchwork of gardens across towns and cities form suprisingly large green areas which can be vital refuges and corridors for wildlife. More sympathetic and proactive wildlife friendly gardening can have an significant positive effect on local populations, especially for species in decline, such as House Sparrows and Stag Beetles. Other small changes such as using peat free compost and fewer herbicides and pesticides can also have a positive effect on the biodiversty and wildlife value of your garden

For more information on wildlife gardening see the documents attached and the links below:

• The Big Wildlife Garden website allows you to add your garden information and have suggestions and tips suggested for how to improve it for wildlife.


• The RSPB has an A to Z of wildlife gardening. 


• Hedgehog Street is asking people to become Hedgehog Champions - rallying support from their neighbours and working together to create ideal hedgehog habitat throughout their street, estate or communal grounds.