Biodiversity
Biodiversity
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. We can create joined-up green corridors that provide our native flora and fauna with the resources they need to thrive. By caring for these areas in the right way, we can deliver food, shelter and habitats that bolster our wildlife population.
Supporting your efforts
Learn more about all the ways you can help to assist biodiversity recovery.
Useful 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. Keep a record of what you spot to help biodiversity recovery.
Homes for Wildlife
Access this useful 'How to Guide' to learn how to make your green space a welcoming home for all kinds of wildlife.
Get involved
For further opportunities to put nature back on the path to health, have a look at other campaigns and programmes, such as Plantlife's No Mow May, and citizen-science initiatives like RSPB’s Big Garden Birdwatch, Butterfly Conservation's Big Butterfly Count, and Ulster Wildlife’s hedgehog surveys.
For hints and tips on growing your own food, increasing biodiversity and much more, check out our helpful YouTube videos. Let's love where we live!