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Information and resources about actions you can take for nature’s recovery in Sheffield and Rotherham.

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Welcome to our Nature Recovery Community Toolkit – information, ideas and resources to help you and your community deliver activity and projects for nature’s recovery in Sheffield and Rotherham.

These pages and the information they contain will continue to be updated and further developed. If there’s something missing that you’d like to see featured here, please let us know at takeaction@wildsheffield.com.

Nature Recovery Sheffield is a free, city-wide programme, helping everyone take simple, practical action for wildlife where they live. Sign up to get ideas, resources and ways to take action, and be part of a growing movement for nature in Sheffield.

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Actions to take at home

Businesses

Information about how your business can help to support nature’s recovery in Sheffield and Rotherham

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Community Action for Nature Map

There is so much amazing community action for nature going on in Sheffield and Rotherham, but what is happening and where?

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Community Stories – discover what other local people are doing for nature

Find information and inspiration from our library of case studies, showcasing the efforts of local individuals and groups to improve their communities for people and wildlife.

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Expert advice

Information, links and contact details for local sources of expert advice.

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How to work with your local councillors

Councillors can be useful allies in trying to protect and improve the local environment. Here’s our guide on how best to get your message across to them.

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Lobbying your MP

One of the most empowering ways you can make an impact on the nature emergency is by lobbying your MP. Here’s a guide to help you understand what lobbying is and how to go about it.

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Looking after your local green space

Information about local groups, case studies showcasing action others are taking for nature in our area, how to form a new group or apply for funding and more.

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More Nature in your Neighbourhood

Community gardens and street trees, how to help species like swifts and hedgehogs.

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Nature friendly gardening

Actions you can take for wildlife in any available space!

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Nature Recovery Toolkit Feedback Form

Your feedback is valuable! Have you found the Nature Recovery Toolkit useful? Is there something missing? Have you spotted an error you’d like us to update. Let us know using the feedback form…

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Places of worship

How places of worship can help nature’s recovery in our local communities.

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Schools

There are many ways you can make a difference for nature’s recovery in your school
grounds.

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Sheffield City Council Environmental Toolkit

Want to improve your local environment? The Environmental Toolkit shows what’s being done in your area, how you can get involved, and where to find support and inspiration from your local council.

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Wilder Green Spaces and Verges

You can booost biodiversity by letting local verges and green spaces grow wilder, at any scale. Here are some top tips.

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Actions For Businesses

Businesses can help make a real difference for wildlife and places for nature in Sheffield and Rotherham, from small changes and adaptations to practical actions and habitat creation for nature recovery on your land.

If you would like to discuss actions your business might be able to take for nature, please contact us.

Housebuilders!

Downoad this toolkit to help you increase the quality of available green spaces, benefiting wildlife and the physical and mental well-being of residents.

Biodiversity Toolkit for Housing Providers
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Nature friendly gardening

Actions you can take for wildlife in any available space!

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Install a swift nest box

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Funding

When it comes to funding your project, it’s important to identify the right sources that align with your goals.

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Corporate Support

Sheffield & Rotherham Wildlife Trust works with businesses of all shapes and sizes, from sole traders to multinationals, and their support comes in many different forms too.

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Community Stories – discover what other local people are doing for nature

Find information and inspiration from our library of case studies, showcasing the efforts of local individuals and groups to improve their communities for people and wildlife.

Read More about Community Stories – discover what other local people are doing for nature

Actions For Schools

There are many ways you can make a difference for nature’s recovery in your school grounds.

We know resources can be limited but there are some easy actions you can take with very little cost or time.

Hedgehog Friendly Campus

 Universities, primary schools and FE colleges can help hedgehogs to thrive on their campus, with over 150 campuses registered across the UK. If you’d like help making your school hog-friendly, get in touch!

Case study: Hedgehog Friendly Campus
Swift Boxes Being Installed at Malin Bridge School

Schools

There are many ways you can make a difference for nature’s recovery in your school
grounds.

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John Hawkins/Surrey Hills Photography

Nature friendly gardening

Actions you can take for wildlife in any available space!

Read More about Nature friendly gardening
A flying swift

Install a swift nest box

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Funding

When it comes to funding your project, it’s important to identify the right sources that align with your goals.

Read More about Funding

Community Stories – discover what other local people are doing for nature

Find information and inspiration from our library of case studies, showcasing the efforts of local individuals and groups to improve their communities for people and wildlife.

Read More about Community Stories – discover what other local people are doing for nature

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