Here ae 6 quick wins to make your land more biodiverse.
20 points
Installing food stocked bird/ bat/bug/hedgehog houses on church land can cheaply and effectively encourage biodiversity.
10 points
Encouraging members and locals to use church land for recreation can increase engagement with nature around the church.
5 points
Participating in a conservation scheme such as ‘Wilder Churches’ could teach you how to increase biodiversity on church land.
20 points
Encouraging the growth of native trees/plants that benefit birds and insects can transform your church land into a vibrant and life supporting ecosystem.
10 points
Having a mowing regime that is less frequent can save you, and the local council, time and money, as well as allow wildlife in church land to flourish.
10 points
Taking a wildlife survey once per year can show you the animal species that are present on church land, as well as the plants that help them survive.
The targets
Bronze Award
39 points required
Silver Award
77.5 points required
Gold Award
117 points required
