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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 actions you can do to help wildlife and support nature's recovery in the county 

Actions

Simple actions bee hotel illustration

How to make a bee hotel

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How to start a wildlife garden from scratch

How to leave a wild patch in your lawn

How to grow a wild patch or mini meadow

How to create a container garden for wildlife

How to create a container garden for wildlife

How to plant flowers for bumblebees

How to attract bumblebees to your garden

butterfly

How to attract butterflies to your garden

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Grow wildlife-friendly herbs

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The best plants for bees and pollinators

Build a pond

How to build a pond

gravel garden

How to make a gravel garden for wildlife

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How to make a hedge for wildlife

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How to attract moths and bats to your garden

mini meadow

How to make a seed bomb

How to make a bug mansion

How to build a bug mansion

How to make a shrub garden for wildlife

How to make a shrub garden for wildlife

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How to help wildlife at school

How to make a costal garden

How to make a coastal garden

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