Working for Wildlife

✨INSECT MANSION UPDATE✨

The insect mansion is almost complete, with only the pallet on top left to be converted into a planter for planting pollinator-friendly plants. All the components you see were already in storage; the only item purchased for this project was the straw. We believe it will be a wonderful enhancement to our wildlife area and are eager to see it in action!

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✨W4W TEAM DAY✨

Our car park and surrounding area had a spruce up by the team a few weeks ago. The bushes were pruned, new gravel laid, insect houses installed and the area was given a really good tidy. It was a very productive day and we are all enjoying the fresh look.

We have quite a bit of ragwort growing in our car park. Its flowers are attractive to a wide range of insects including butterflies and moths. The distinctive yellow and black striped caterpillars of the Cinnabar moth can be seen in our photos here.

5 seabirds have been added to the list of species at DIRE RISK of local extinction.

The food supply for arctic terns, common gulls, and other UK seabirds is at risk due to overfishing and warming seas. It is crucial to safeguard our oceans and protect our seabirds.

Sign the Greenpeace UK petition for a global ocean treaty in their post below.

SHOCKING: FIVE seabirds added to the list of species at DIRE RISK of local extinction.

Overfishing and warming seas are threatening the food supply for the arctic tern, common gull and many others in the UK. We need to PROTECT our oceans and SAVE our seabirds.

What a huge win for the population of wild tigers in Thailand. Well done to all involved in these conservation efforts! WWF UK 🫶👏🙌👍🤛

Thailand is the first country in Southeast Asia to increase its tiger numbers! 🐯

In a roaring win for these big cats, the wild population in Thailand has increased from between 148 and 189 to between 179 and 223 in 2024. 🎉

Amazing conservation efforts have contributed to this huge win for the species, showing promising signs of recovery for their population! 🧡

TREE OF THE YEAR 2024 🌳🌳🌳

Take a minute or two out of your day to cast your vote for this year's 'Tree of the Year' competition hosted by The Woodland Trust. Check out the link below to explore the nominees. 👇👇

🏆 Cast your vote in 2024! 🏆

🌳 We've just released the shortlist for Tree of the Year 2024, celebrating .

👑 They can live for over 1,000 years, support more wildlife than any other native tree and the UK is home to more than the rest of Europe combined.

From titans of temperate rainforest to the UK’s widest oak, the 2024 shortlist features some of our biggest and boldest examples of UK wildlife!

🗳️ See the full 2024 shortlist and cast your vote here: https://bit.ly/4cyu9i3

The Tree Council National Trust New Forest National Park Authority

It's the first day of meteorological autumn, wow hasn't that come around fast! 🍂🌰🍁

With this in mind, it's time to go and pick those juicy ripe blackberries 😋 and while you're at it, you can record your first sightings in The Woodland Trust's Nature Calendar, linked below. 👇

These gentle giants can reach lengths of up to 14 meters and weigh as much as 12 tonnes. Almost twice the size of a great white!
Each whale shark possesses a distinct pattern on its skin, akin to a human fingerprint. This feature allows researchers to conduct visual analyses on individual whale sharks for accurate identification and tracking. Preferring the shallower parts of the sea, they are at risk from fishing nets and collisions with boats, along with having highly-traded fins and meat, whale sharks are being overfished and poached around the world, and their numbers are decreasing each year.

As part of the rewilding project we have ongoing at Working for Wildlife, we have started to build an insect/wildlife mansion in the office grounds. We used logs from around the area to create a hedgehog house at the base, then placed the pallets on top. The plan is to fill each layer with sticks, dry leaves, straw, pine cones and bricks and then to top it with pollinator friendly plants so we can encourage a variety of insects to visit, helping to boost biodiversity. 🐝🐞🐜🕷🦋

Keep your eyes peeled for more updates soon! 👀

This is fantastic news, the Flow Country, one of the most extensive peatlands left in Europe and key for tackling the ongoing climate crisis, is now a World Heritage Site!

Well done to all involved 👏

One of our fabulous fundraisers, Garfield, recently had the opportunity to get up close and personal with a therapy duck at this years Loxwood Joust! This special duck visits care homes to help those who are struggling with their mental health. 🧡🦆🧡

*Plotting how to get an office therapy duck approved*

Come and see us today and this weekend at Camper Calling!

We will be there representing our wonderful charity partner The Woodland Trust 💚🌳💚

A Family Music Festival for everyone at Ragley Hall, Warwickshire. 23-25 August Bank Holiday 2024.

We are excited to be attending representing our wonderful charity partner WWF UK.
Into the Wild is a festival of life, celebrating nature, creativity, biodiversity, world music and community! With world music, over 200 workshops, some of the best wild craft experts in the country, an amazing kids area, great speakers, delicious food, well being area, sauna, storytelling, cabaret, and so much more.

Find out more and get tickets here: www.in2wild.com

Native to the rainforests of Borneo and Sumatra, Orangutans are critically endangered due to habitat destruction, illegal hunting, and the illegal pet trade. By supporting conservation efforts, spreading awareness, and advocating for sustainable practices, we can help ensure a future where orangutans thrive in the wild. 🧡🦧🧡

Happy World Honey Bee Day! 🐝

Fun fact - £690 million is the mind-boggling amount that insect pollination is worth to UK crops each year. 76 percent of globally important commercial crops depend on insect pollination. This equates to 1 in 3 mouthfuls of food!

These tiny yet mighty pollinators play a crucial role in our ecosystem, and they need our help. We can all do our bit to help bees whether that’s in our gardens, balconies or windowsills. You can also chat to friends and family about how cool bees are and help them to make their wild spaces bee-friendly. Plant a range of flowers in your garden so bees have access to nectar from March to October. Bees love traditional cottage garden flowers and native wildflowers, like primrose, foxglove, and marigolds. 🧡

WE'RE HIRING!

If you possess a passion for nature and aspire to make a meaningful impact, fundraising could offer an ideal opportunity. As a self-employed fundraiser, you can work on a part-time or full-time basis, simultaneously preserving your current job while contributing positively to the environment. 🌳💚🌎

Drop us a message for more info!

A few tips from WWF UK to help the wildlife in your garden during summer 😎

Lions are top predators in their environment, whether that’s grasslands, desert or open woodland. It means they play a crucial role in keeping a healthy balance of numbers among other animals, especially herbivores like zebra and wildebeest – which in turn influences the condition of grasslands and forests.
By protecting a lion’s landscape, we’re helping the whole area to thrive, which doesn’t just benefit wildlife but the people who rely on local natural resources too. - WWF UK

The best trees to plant for butterflies...

Now that this year's Big Butterfly Count by Butterfly Conservation has concluded, it's a great time to consider enhancing your garden or community area to attract pollinators. The Woodland Trust has provided a list of trees below that you can plant to attract more pollinators to your garden spaces.

Please help nature by signing WWF UK's petition in the post below. 👇👍

Our world is in crisis. 🚨

We’re losing precious wildlife as their homes are destroyed. Which is why we're insisting that our leaders commit to stop fuelling the destruction of nature.

Nature needs our help, sign our petition in the comments below. 👇

Identify the UK's native trees by taking The Woodland Trust quiz to test your recognition skills. 🌳🌳🌳

Summer Tree ID Quiz: Name Nine Trees - Woodland Trust Test your identification knowledge of summer trees and take our quiz. You'll get top tips and a host of clues, from leaves and flowers to fruit.

We will be representing our wonderful charity partner Plantlife: saving wild plants at the Salisbury Summer Fair this Saturday 3rd August.

Get ready for an action-packed day filled with exciting activities, live music, kids' rides, classic cars, captivating arena performances, rural showcases, artisan markets, a wellness getaway, and much more! There's something for everyone in the family to delight in.

Looking to create your own wildflower meadow in your garden or community space?

It's a wonderful idea that can bring beauty, biodiversity, and a sense of tranquility to any area. Here's a step-by-step guide from Plantlife: saving wild plants to help you get started:

With their striking stripes and powerful presence, tigers have long been symbols of beauty and strength in various cultures. However, they are also one of the most endangered species on the planet, with only a few thousand left in the wild. 🐅

There is an urgent need to conserve our planet's diverse ecosystems, which are vital for sustaining life on Earth. By honouring , we take a step toward ensuring that future generations inherit a healthy, thriving planet rich in biodiversity and natural beauty.

We will be attending this months Whalley Artisan Market tomorrow, representing our wonderful charity partners WWF UK 🐼

We hope to see you there!

Here's the chance to explore the diverse and vibrant ecosystems within rock pools, learning about the various species that inhabit these unique environments. Ocean Conservation Trust in Plymouth offer rock pool safaris all summer long. If you're local to the area or visiting during your summer holidays, don't miss the opportunity to join one of these educational excursions.

For some, the summer holidays have started! Here are some great ideas from The Woodland Trust to keep the kids entertained in nature during their time off school.

Outdoor summer holiday activities for kids - Woodland Trust Discover fun things to do at home and on days out with our outdoor activity guide for the summer holidays - crafts, garden wildlife, yoga, forest Olympics and more.