About Your Wildlife Patch

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Bringing back biodiversity

We're here to encourage property developers to incorporate a Wildlife Patch in their developments.

A Wildlife Patch is a bespoke, low-maintenance garden corner designed to support local wildlife, encourage biodiversity, and create a tranquil space for families to enjoy. These patches provide a vital refuge for flora and fauna, allowing nature to flourish within your development.

For property developers, Your Wildlife Patch is an affordable, unique feature that enhances both the site and the homeowner’s experience. Unlike distant Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) schemes, Wildlife Patches benefit the local environment and the residents directly, bringing wildlife right to their doorstep.

Creating your Wildlife Patch

Low cost

Wildlife Patches are a very cost-effective way to support wildlife. You should expect to pay no more than £500.

The benefits

You will be helping nature, providing residents a natural space to enjoy and help to prove your commitment to the environment.

Bird Station

A bird station is a versatile feeding hub that attracts a variety of birds, offering food, water, and perches to support local wildlife year-round.

Nestbox

A nest box provides a safe, sheltered space for birds to roost and raise their young, helping to support local bird populations in your garden.

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A patch of wildflowers transforms your garden into a haven for pollinators, bringing vibrant colours, beautiful scents, and vital support for bees, butterflies, and other wildlife.

Seed Bombs

Seed bombs are a fun and eco-friendly way to effortlessly spread wildflowers, creating vibrant patches of colour that support pollinators and enhance local biodiversity.

Pond

A small pond can be bought for as little as £40, is easy to install and creates an oasis for wildlife in your garden.

Bird Bath

A bird bath offers birds a refreshing place to drink and bathe, attracting a variety of species while adding a tranquil feature to your garden.

Where to Find Everything for Your Wildlife Patch

Creating a wildlife-friendly garden is easy, with plenty of options for sourcing everything you need. Here’s where to start:

  • Local Garden Centres: Perfect for trees, shrubs, and pond plants. Vanstone Park Garden Centre near Welwyn Garden City stocks everything featured on this site and offers free delivery within 20 miles.
  • Local Hardware Shops: Often have wildlife essentials, so check nearby stores.
  • B&Q: A great option for a wide range of garden supplies.
  • Online Retailers: Visit ArkWildlife.co.uk for a fantastic selection of wildlife products, excluding plants and trees.

Ongoing Wildlife support by the local experts.

For a very reasonable subscription, your clients can receive support and ongoing advice and information from your local Wildlife Trust.

Brilliant free information leaflets on most aspects of your local wildlife are available as a pack, a really excellent launching pad for your clients to learn about and enjoy their new garden friends.

Just google Wildlife Trust for your local branch.