Biodiversity Recovery
The state of our natural world is alarming. A staggering 11% of 2,450 species assessed on the island of Ireland face the threat of extinction, endangering the biodiversity that gives our planet its unique character. This, in turn, poses a severe danger to our food security and the proper functioning of our ecosystems.
Thankfully, there is a lot we can do to halt this harmful trend. By utilising all of our garden and community spaces in the United Kingdom, we can create green corridors that provide the necessary resources for native flora and fauna to flourish. These areas, when cared for correctly, can offer essential food, shelter, and habitats, which would help bolster our wildlife population and ensure a healthy and thriving natural world.
How to Help
Check out the resources below to discover all the ways you can help to assist biodiversity recovery. For hints and tips on growing food, increasing biodiversity in small spaces, and much more, watch our helpful YouTube videos.
Useful Biodiversity Resources
These resource links have been compiled by volunteer experts 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.
Apply for a Grant
Live Here Love Here offers a range of grant schemes throughout the year that seek to enhance our local environment, reduce marine litter and pollinate school grounds and rural areas. Find out more here.
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.