Networks for Nature celebrates its first year by creating a more connected landscape for nature
Networks for Nature are engaging with landowners to support habitat restoration and creation. Over the last year, in collaboration with Cheshire Wildlife Trust, they have worked with five landowners to enhance local habitats.
"Networks for Nature is providing us the ability to work with farmers to develop an interconnected nature-rich resilient landscape for the benefit of wildlife, farming and people. We are looking forward to the future years of the project" (Cheshire Wildlife Trust)
Networks for Nature is also working in partnership with Cheshire West and Chester Council, The Land Trust, Canal and River Trust, Walk Wheel Cycle Trust and RECORD. Key partnership projects include improving access at Gowy Meadows Nature Reserve, reopening The Backies in Lache as an enhanced community green space and clearing invasive species along the Shropshire Union Canal. We are also working with six community groups every year to improve habitat and access in their green spaces.
Habitat and access achievements 2025 - 2026
· 1,615 metres of hedgerow created or restored
· 91 metres of dead hedge created
· 269 tonnes of aquatic invasive species removed or treated
· 14,420 trees planted
Volunteers driving conservation action
Networks for Nature has developed opportunities for community volunteering. The project also trains community leaders as Wildlife Champions so they can inspire their local communities to improve outdoor spaces and connect to nature. Volunteer activities include event support, gardening, conservation action and wildlife recording. Including:
1,298 volunteers engaged, 119 events delivered, including:
59 wildlife recording events
32 Conservation Action Days
19 biodiversity volunteer sessions
To read more about their fantastic achievements, including empowering communities, how nature can support health and wellbeing plus their engagement with young people see their latest newsletter
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