Surrey is England’s most wooded county.
Mole Valley’s ancient woodlands host thriving ecosystems, but global biodiversity is in crisis. WWF reports that wildlife populations are down 73% since 1970. Protecting biodiversity ensures food, water, medicine, and shelter, the essentials of life.
Biodiversity is the variety of life – animals, plants, fungi, and microbes, working together in ecosystems that provide food, water, medicine, and shelter.
How You Can Support Local Biodiversity
Even small gardens can help biodiversity. Try these steps:
- Plant pollinator-friendly plants and trees.
- Preserve existing plants or plant a tree.
- Create habitats: Add a pond, compost heap, or “hedgehog hole”.
- Avoid pesticides.
- Welcome wildlife: Add a bee hotel or participate in No Mow May
No Mow May lets gardens grow wild for 4 weeks, supporting pollinators, reducing pollution, and can even lock away carbon below ground.
For more info visit the Plant Life website.
For garden inspiration visit the Woodland Trust’s website
Get Involved with Volunteering Opportunities
Join local efforts to protect Mole Valley’s natural beauty:
Can’t commit to a project? Participate in local litter-picking initiatives.
Join a Citizen Science Project
Work with scientists by collecting data that supports vital research. Observe wildlife, track seasonal changes, or map trees with these projects:
- The Big Garden Birdwatch: Count garden birds to help the RSPB monitor species and trends.
- Nature’s Calendar: Log seasonal changes, contributing to climate data dating back to 1736.
- Treezilla: Map and measure trees to track their ecological benefits.
- The Big Butterfly Count: Help monitor butterflies and moths during a species crisis.
- Zooniverse: Join global projects from tracking wildlife to studying galaxies.
How You Can Support Local Biodiversity
Even small gardens can help biodiversity. Try these steps:
- Plant pollinator-friendly plants and trees.
- Preserve existing plants or plant a tree.
- Create habitats: Add a pond, compost heap, or “hedgehog hole”.
- Avoid pesticides.
- Welcome wildlife: Add a bee hotel or participate in No Mow May
No Mow May lets gardens grow wild for 4 weeks, supporting pollinators, reducing pollution, and can even lock away carbon below ground.
For more info visit the Plant Life website.
For garden inspiration visit the Woodland Trust’s website
Get Involved with Volunteering Opportunities
Join local efforts to protect Mole Valley’s natural beauty:
Can’t commit to a project? Participate in local litter-picking initiatives.
Join a Citizen Science Project
Work with scientists by collecting data that supports vital research. Observe wildlife, track seasonal changes, or map trees with these projects:
- The Big Garden Birdwatch: Count garden birds to help the RSPB monitor species and trends.
- Nature’s Calendar: Log seasonal changes, contributing to climate data dating back to 1736.
- Treezilla: Map and measure trees to track their ecological benefits.
- The Big Butterfly Count: Help monitor butterflies and moths during a species crisis.
- Zooniverse: Join global projects from tracking wildlife to studying galaxies.
