From this Our homes


To this


What new laws should contain


■ A Nature Recovery Network A joined-up network of existing and new habitats that provide space for wildlife to recover and allows people to thrive.


Many streets are now sealed under tarmac and concrete


Our public spaces


Plants and trees improve the atmosphere and help reduce fl ooding


■ Legally Binding Nature Targets For example, clean air to breathe in our cities – which politicians must report on regularly and ultimately achieve.


■ A Nature Watchdog That is truly independent from Government to hold them to account on decisions that destroy nature – and helps people challenge this behaviour.


Two-thirds of amenity grassland is close-mown...


Our cities


...but research shows meadows benefi t people and wildlife


What you can do


Show your support


The more people who show they care


The sheer mass of concrete in cities heats them up in the summer


Our roads


Green roofs and spaces absorb heavy rain and cool things down


about bringing back nature, the stronger our case becomes. Visit wildlifetrusts.org/ wilder-future where you can fi nd out how to help. Or search #WilderFuture on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.


Spread the word


Share your love of nature with family, friends


Major roads are impassable barriers for many species


Our farmland


Green bridges allow wildlife to shift as the climate changes


and colleagues. Could they become supporters too?


Help


nature in your daily life


Grazing too close to riverbanks erodes soil and destroys habitats


With a fence the bank becomes stable again and plants return


Join a beach clean. Take up wildlife gardening. Walk and cycle more. Shop for food without packaging. Sign up to Wilder Future for more ideas.


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DARREN TANSLEY


GOV.UK


SHUTTERSTOCK


HELEN HOYLE


DARREN TANSLEY


DARREN TANSLEY


HIGHWAYS AGENCY


AFL ARCHITECTS


HELEN HOYLE


AVON WILDLIFE TRUST


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