Wilder Communities

Our Wilder Communities Project works to improve education grounds, community green spaces and other publicly accessible areas for nature. We have been creating and enhancing habitats with communities to help transform the environment we live in: restoring, recreating and reconnecting wildlife rich spaces for the benefit of nature and people. Enhancements are fully funded and include work such as wildflower sowing and tree and hedge planting 

It was originally funded between 2021 and 2025 by Severn Trent as part of their Great Big Nature Boost scheme which aims to boost nature across 5000ha of land in the Severn Trent region by 2027.  

Over 2025/26 the project is being funded by Stratford District Council and Warwick District Council and is open to organisations and communities across those areas. 

The project plays a vital part in Warwickshire Wildlife Trust’s strategic plans for a wilder future, whilst supporting The Wildlife Trusts’ 30 by 30 campaign. This aims for at least 30% of our land and sea to be connected and protected for nature’s recovery by 2030, making more space for nature and helping to tackle the three biggest environmental challenges facing us today; the ecological crisis, the climate crisis and the human health crisis, where people are increasingly disconnected from nature.

It’s also a great opportunity to empower communities to take action for wildlife and use these spaces as a resource for learning and exploring the natural world, whilst fostering pride, belonging and involvement in the community.

The State of Nature report tells us that 41% of UK species are in decline; it is clear that we need more people than ever to champion nature’s recovery in order to reverse this trend.

To find out more about the project  or if you’re interested in getting involved, please email Olivia.Williams@wkwt.org.uk