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Gardening factsheets
It is really very easy to transform a garden/part of a garden, into a wildlife-rich area. Even a window box will attract passing butterflies, if the right flowers are planted.
Conserving resources
Taking care of the environment is a task for every one of us, starting in your own home and garden is a good way to make a difference. With more than one million acres of garden in Britain the possibilties are enormous if we take responsibility for our own part of the country!
Garden Composting (PDF 238Kb)
Helping wildlife in your garden
There are over one million acres of garden in Britain, so their potential contribution to wildlife conservation is enormous. It is really very easy to transform a garden, or part of a garden, into a mosaic of wildlife-rich areas. Even a window box will attract passing butterflies, if the right flowers are planted. Attracting wildlife to our gardens can prove very rewarding; it can also help to compensate for the loss of habitat in the ‘wild’ and, as a result, make a positive contribution to the conservation of our native wildlife.
Problem wildlife
Most of us like to see wildlife in our garden and may actively encourage it by gardening in appropriate ways. However, occasionally, resident or visiting wildlife may be unwelcome and some course of action may be necessary. What action to take will depend on the animal involved and the nature of the problem - if indeed there is one.
