Natural Networks
Natural Networks is an exciting new opportunity for landowners, organisations and communities across Worcestershire to take action and enhance their land for wildlife.
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Natural Networks success
A project to connect habitats and increase the abundance of wildlife in Worcestershire is celebrating the securing of funding to extend the project for another two years.
Celebrating seven years of Natural Networks
Natural Networks celebrates seven years of transforming nature and communities across Worcestershire
Nextdoor nature
Nextdoor Nature empowers people to take action for nature where they live in Bromsgrove and Redditch. Funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund to leave a lasting natural legacy in honour of the Queen's Platinum Jubilee, Nextdoor Nature will give people the skills, tools, and opportunity to help wildlife flourish near them.
Bull Meadow - A Natural Networks Case Study
In early 2021, North Claines Parish Council approached the Natural Networks team with the aim of transforming their recently acquired Bull Meadow into a community open space and haven for nature.
Changing Nature
As The Wildlife Trusts publish a major climate adaptation report, Sean takes a look at how restoring nature can help both the ecological and climate crises...
Standing up for nature
Nature is under threat like never before and it looks like it’s going to get worse. But if we all stand together and speak up for nature we CAN make a difference...
State of Nature 2019
With the release of the State of Nature report 2019, Colin explores what we can all do to help nature...
Meadow Creation - A Natural Networks Case Study
Several applicants working with Natural Networks have now tried their hand at meadow creation and restoration by seeding with native wildflowers and grasses. While these projects are all still in the early stages this overview reflects on what has gone well and what will require more perseverance.
Westall Park - A Natural Networks Case Study
Westall Park Natural Burial Ground sits in the heart of the old ‘Forest of Feckenham’ and forms part of an important wildlife corridor through the area. Since the 4.6ha site was converted from grazed grassland to a natural burial ground 22 years ago it has seen the restoration of flower-rich hay meadows, creation of a pond and planting of numerous memorial trees; Natural Networks were invited in to offer further advice.
Shatterford Woods - A Natural Networks Case Study
The Shatterford Woods project was a collaboration with Butterfly Conservation and Forestry England and was one of the first Natural Networks projects to be completed. Shatterford Woods lies just inside the Worcestershire’s northern border with Shropshire and forms a satellite woodland of the Wyre Forest, an area which is home to several rare butterflies and a host of other wildlife
Helping nature in Webheath
Hear from Brad who's helping nature at a community greenspace in Webheath, Redditch...