Introduction Cemeteries and churchyards are often calm green islands in towns, villages and parishes. Because they are less disturbed than parks or roadside verges, they can host surprising biodiversity including lichens, mosses, rare wildflowers, invertebrates and small mammals. Yet many councils overlook their potential. In both Wales and England, integrating biodiversity into cemetery management offers a win for heritage, ecology and community perceptions of local nature.

Learn about what a BioBlitz is, why it matters for Councils in Wales & England, and what key considerations are to deliver an effective BioBlitz event in the UK.

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The UK’s hottest summer has triggered false autumn. Learn how Biodiversity Action Plans can protect nature and build resilience against climate change for Town and Parish Councils all over the UK.

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In Wales, these projects below exemplify how biodiversity action plans are translated into tangible conservation efforts - restoring...

Overview: Biodiversity in the UK The UK's biodiversity, though contained within a relatively small geographic area, encompasses a vast...

Biodiversity is a term that refers to the variety of life on Earth. It includes all living organisms, their genetic differences, and the...