UK nature

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Every month, we bring you an inspirational image of the natural world to brighten up your desktop, mobile or tablet

“Let nature move in – let it all grow”
The secret of successful gardening and farming? Working with nature, not against it. That’s what Alexander Thompson-Byer discovered, and it’s a message he wants to share

Inspired ideas: Protecting UK nature
With your support, we’re working on ambitious projects around the UK to bring nature back to life. Discover more with our short films

Garden wildlife: Look after the little ones
Roll out the green carpet in your outdoor spaces to make insects welcome. It’s a boost for biodiversity and a helping hand for gardeners too!

“Let’s not be afraid to be optimistic”
Nature can boost our physical and mental wellbeing – including easing eco-anxiety. WWF-UK’s Will Baldwin-Cantello explains how the great outdoors is good for us

You’re supporting nature-friendly farming in Wales
WWF Cymru’s Land of Our Future campaign is shifting Wales towards sustainable agriculture – thanks to your support

“If forests don’t survive, neither will we”
Our landmark State of the Planet Address calls for action to protect our world. The most recent event focused on forests and their vital role in fighting climate change

Turning the tide for saltmarshes
Saltmarshes are unique coastal habitats that support a rich range of wildlife. But they could also help in the fight against climate change. We’re finding out more…

Gallery: Share your forest photos
We asked you to send in your best photos of forests, and you didn’t disappoint! Our gallery showcases the best views of our woodlands, from ancient oaks to vibrant fungi

“We can turn around the state of nature if we’re more diverse”
Author, activist and presenter Nadeem Perera is on a mission to make nature – and conservation – accessible to everyone

Insulate your home: quick fixes and big wins
Draughts and heat loss can cause chilly homes in winter, but there are plenty of ways to keep the warmth inside – better for your budget and for nature!

Behind the scenes of our Young Voices for Nature film
Young people are the future guardians of our planet, and with the Young Voices for Nature project we’re helping them take action

Save our wild isles – at work!
Businesses have a huge role to play in protecting and restoring UK nature. Discover how our films can help you spread the word at work

Gallery: Your snaps of UK nature
From star-lit landscapes to sun-kissed butterflies, your photos show UK nature at its beautiful best

Seven tips for water-wise gardening
With summers set to become hotter and drier, it could be hard to look after our green spaces. But our tips will help you save water while keeping your plants happy

Discover our waterway wildlife
Rivers, streams and canals are home to a huge range of wildlife, and summer is when they’re at their most bustling. We’ve picked eight species for you to spot

Unlock the green potential of your pension
While many of us pay into a pension to protect our financial future, choosing a provider that invests in sustainable projects could protect the planet too

Make your garden a hedgehog haven
Hedgehog numbers are falling dramatically in the UK, but you can take a few simple steps to give these prickly mammals a helping hand

Eight ideas for a greener holiday
Whether you want to relax or go on an adventure, a summer holiday is a great opportunity to see new places. Our tips make it easy to reduce your travel footprint

Take your pick: become a litter hero
Whether it’s a 10-minute tidy in your street or a big countryside clean-up, litter-picking is practical and positive. And it can be good for you, too!

Ask your MP to stand up for nature
We’re calling on leaders to stand up for nature and take action on climate change. Will you add your voice to ours?

Inside the People’s Assembly for Nature
Find out what it’s like to be part of the nationwide call for action as we hear from some of the team behind the People’s Plan for Nature

The heroes restoring nature in the UK
Our new YouTube series, Bringing UK Nature Back to Life, meets the people doing incredible things to protect and restore the UK’s wildlife and landscapes

Nature’s builders – beavers in Norfolk
Norfolk’s landscape is being transformed by distinctive and industrious animals – and now you can see them in action!

“All the power lies with the consumer”
It’s time for UK businesses to put the protection of our planet ahead of financial profit explains businesswoman Deborah Meaden

Grow your own wildflowers – wherever you live
Whether you have a garden or a window box, sowing wildflower seeds can provide a vital boost for nature. Get planting today!

Will you act now to help save UK nature?
If Wild Isles has inspired you to do more to protect UK nature, a new campaign will help you take action, as well as making sure our leaders listen

Eight ways to make nature welcome
The easiest way to support UK nature is to make wildlife feel at home on your doorstep. Whether you’ve got a grand garden or a compact balcony, our tips will help you to help nature

Save water, protect our rivers
In a warming climate, the UK’s rivers and streams are in greater danger of running dry. But we can help to preserve them – just follow our 10 tips to reduce your water use

Take action today to Save Our Wild Isles
As Sir David Attenborough’s new UK-focused natural history series is aired, we’re calling on everyone to take urgent action to Save Our Wild Isles

Blue sea thinking: The power of seaweed
The UK’s marine environment is a powerful ally in tackling climate change. You’re helping us to restore and protect this critical life-support system and to unlock the potential of ‘blue carbon’ through regenerative ocean farming

Celebrate our Wild Isles
A new landmark TV series presented by Sir David Attenborough will reveal the unseen beauty of the UK – and there are some surprising sights in store

Video: Behind the scenes at Câr-y-Môr ocean farm
Seaweed isn’t just a vital part of many marine habitats – it could also revolutionise food production, as well as helping to reduce carbon in the atmosphere, in pioneering ocean farms

How to take perfect puffin photos
Puffins are perhaps the UK’s most photogenic birds, but how can you capture the perfect picture? Wildlife photographer Kevin Morgans shares his top tips

Farming for nature
Decades of intensive agriculture have transformed the UK’s landscape. Our once-rich soils have been degraded, and wildlife and habitats have declined. So we’re backing farmers in a shift to restore nature and tackle climate change by repairing our broken food system

Living Planet Report reveals nature in crisis
Wildlife population sizes around the world are in decline, with biodiversity and human livelihoods under threat. Our 2022 Living Planet Report shows that urgent action is needed – but change is possible

“We’ve become separated from the seasons”
Guy and Geetie Singh-Watson have led the way in organic farming and ethical eating since the 1980s. The restaurateurs and Riverford owners explain why we need to reconnect our food with nature

“Nature always uses diversity”
Farmer, musician and DJ Andy Cato tells us why he switched from making hits to growing grains, and explains the importance of safeguarding our soil

Summer sea watching
Head to the UK coast as the weather gets warmer for a chance to spot whales, dolphins and sharks

Six essential pollinators – and how to help them
A wide range of insects are vital for thriving flowers, trees and crops. Gardening expert Kate Bradbury offers a guide to six essential species and the plants you can grow to support them

A wild future for the Dales
From windswept peak to valley floor, a beacon of hope for people and nature is emerging in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales. We’ve embarked on a visionary project to restore this iconic landscape and fight climate change

Gallery: Great Big Green Week
Creativity can bring people together, and in the run-up to COP26 it helped unite people in the fight against climate change

UK wildlife feeling the heat
The effects of climate change can already be seen close to home, with UK wildlife facing unprecedented challenges

Make nature our climate hero
Nature can be one of our greatest allies in the fight against climate change. We’re calling for urgent action from governments to limit global warming to 1.5ºC – with the help of nature-based solutions

Seeds of hope
One incredible plant species could boost biodiversity, help human livelihoods and play a role in fighting the climate emergency. That’s why we’ve launched the biggest project of its kind in the UK – to restore seagrass

You’ve helped us protect vital Scottish peatlands
Scotland’s unique peatlands are home to rare wildlife as well as storing huge amounts of carbon – and with your support we can stop their destruction