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Simple actions you can do to help wildlife

From building a bug hotel to consuming less plastic, here are some ideas for actionsĀ you can do to help wildlife and support nature's recovery in the countyĀ 

hedgehog home

How to build a hedgehog home

bat box

How to build a bat box

How to leave a wild patch in your lawn

How to grow a wild patch

How to create a container garden for wildlife

How to create a container garden for wildlife

butterfly

How to attract butterflies to your garden

badgers and hedgehogs illustration

What to feed hedgehogs and badgers

herb garden illustration

How to create a herb garden for wildlife

bird and butterfly plants illustration

Plant flowers for bees and pollinators

water for birds illustration

How to provide water for wildlife

bush for nesting

How to provide bushes for nesting birds

Make a hedge illustration

How to make a hedge for wildlife

bats and moths illustration

How to attract moths and bats to your garden

mini meadow

How to make a seed bomb

woodland edge

How to make a woodland edge garden for wildlife

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How to take part in a citizen survey

work

How to help wildlife at work

Build a pond

How to create a mini pond

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How to clean nestboxes and bird feeders

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