Take a look, through some of the common species of wildlife that live in the South Yorkshire area around Sheffield and Rotherham.
A recently extended patch of heathland and woodland, neighbouring Wyming Brook.
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1 in 4 people are taking action for nature
Social science research tells us that 25% is the tipping point at which minority behaviours become mainstream and we see change in social norms. By taking action for nature within our homes, workplaces, schools and local communities, we can all support nature’s recovery.
Nature Recovery Sheffield (NRS) & Nature Recovery Rotherham (NRR) are groups of local organisations and individuals who have declared an ecological emergency in Sheffield and are working together for wildlife’s recovery.
Through working together, to support nature recovery in our homes and local communities, we can turn around the nature emergency locally by creating more space for wildlife and nature.
Find out more about the Nature Recovery Sheffield and Nature Recovery Rotherham and how to get involved:
When Rotherham Councillor Ken Wyatt and Jack Taylor from Rotherham Allotment Alliance identified an area of Wood Lane allotments in Swinton that was too wet for growing, they approached Sheffield & Rotherham Wildlife Trust for help, along with local business Grupo Bimbo (New York Bakery Company) for sponsorship.
The partners came up with the genius idea of creating a bagel-shaped wildlife pond in the wet area. This was created by the Land Management Team and Community Nature Advisors from the Wildlife Trust, with help from associates at New York Bagel Company.
Grupo Bimbo (New York Bakery Company) has its head office in Swinton, and was keen to get involved in environmental improvements in the area. They funded the project, and the pond was created during the winter months. Some of their workforce got involved, taking part in wild work days and carrying out tasks like scything the reed bed so work could begin. Since completion, the pond has been settling in ready for wild visitors to take advantage of the new body of water.
The Grupo Bimbo (New York Bakery Company) sent their HR Team for an additional wild work day with us, to plant up the newly created pond habitat with pond and wetland plants, create a hibernaculum (an overwintering habitat station for amphibians) and add a bug hotel.
The newly created Wood Street Allotments Bagel pond is a site dedicated for nature recovery with no public access. So far male brimstone and comma butterflies have been spotted along with a number of birds and ducks visiting the ponds. It is hoped that the improvements will provide a much needed haven for wildlife and help nature recovery in Rotherham.
If you know of an area of land and you need some advice on how to make it better for nature please get in touch with our Community Nature Advice service.
Get inspired or blow your own trumpet, with our Community Action for Nature Map!
The map showcases the incredible efforts of individuals and groups in Sheffield and Rotherham to protect and enhance local nature, making it easy to see what’s happening in your area and how you can get involved.
Everyone can share details of projects, community groups, or upcoming nature events – take action today and visit the map here!