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Nature - our life support system - is in trouble. But it’s not too late to act. Please sign the #RewildingNation Charter, calling for Scotland to become the world’s first Rewilding Nation - offering hope for nature, climate and people. More: bit.ly/43WwKzL

Billions of single-use plastic deodorant containers are thrown away each year. These end up in landfill for 100s of years, & release microplastics that end up in rivers & seas, harming marine wildlife. Using a refillable deodorant helps reduce this waste. littlegreenspace.org.uk/reviews/fussy-…

The UK's first heathland green bridge is due to open next month to help wildlife and people cross the A3 near Cobham, National Highways says.  More here: bbc.in/4u0JpgX

How to help birds in summer: 🌸 Grow nectar-rich flowers to attract insects 💧 Provide fresh water 🌻 Grow sunflowers and dandelions for seed More: littlegreenspace.org.uk/features/new-b…

We've just published a short, easy-to-follow guide to growing 14 different vegetables. Ideal for anyone new to vegetable growing, school gardening groups, etc. Printable PDF available for a small donation (which helps keep Little Green Space going!) buymeacoffee.com/lgspace/e/5283…

@LGSpace Next will be the council sprays, more dead zones. Such a waste of resources, chemicals and loss of life. Please don't spray poisonous chemicals. These plants are not damaging, invasive or obstructive. They are helping feed insects and against traffic pollution.

Don’t let nature be an afterthought this #election. 🌳🐿️ We’re calling on the next #ScottishParliament to declare Scotland the world’s first #RewildingNation, committing to nature recovery across 30% of our land and seas. 🌊 Email your candidate and ask them to sign the Charter 👉 rewild.scot/email-your-can… 📷 Alan Watson Featherstone

Over-mowing by many councils has started already. Dandelions, daisies, cuckooflower, clover - lifelines for pollinators - mown down to lifeless, 'tidy' grass deserts. Is your council taking positive action to restore at least 30% of nature, or is it lagging behind?

A globally rare landscape of blanket bog near Loch Ness is being restored as part of Britain's largest rewilding initiative. More: littlegreenspace.org.uk/news/peatland-…

How many people out there are giving wildflowers a chance by leaving areas of their gardens uncut this year? Please RT if you are offering a lifeline to pollinators like bees, butterflies, moths, hoverflies and bats by mowing less!

Make every day #EarthDay by simply caring for the planet. Consider the choices you make & leave places better than you find them Picking up a few of bits of #litter on walks- 29,000 dog owners & counting removing over 42 million pieces of litter every year 💕🐾 Are you in? #dogs

9 days ago #NetworkRail agreed to removing the mortar to unblock the swifts nesting sites. NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE YET meanwhile swifts are returning home earlier than normal. 📧email CEO Jeremy Westlake asking him to unblock them: jeremy.westlake@networkrail.co.uk #SaveOurSwifts

On this day 35 years ago the first Trees for Life volunteers started planting in #GlenAffric to help restore the #CaledonianForest. Since then, thousands more have followed in their footsteps. The landscape has benefitted from tree planting and natural regeneration, and more recently, the reintroduction of beavers. Glen Affric is a place of solace, inspiration and hope. With thanks to our partners @ForestryLS and @N_T_S for their continued support of our work in the Affric area.

Growing your own food can reduce your impact on the environment – and many crops have nectar-rich flowers that also feed bumblebees, butterflies and other pollinators. Try: 🐝 Broad beans 🐝 Blueberries 🐝 Herbs 🐝 Apples More: littlegreenspace.org.uk/features/grow-…

Almost two billion items of plastic packaging are thrown away in the UK each week. Shampoo, body wash and liquid hand wash add to this plastic pile-up - so switching from bottles to bars is better for the environment. Eight plastic-free soap bars to try: littlegreenspace.org.uk/reviews/Natura…

We’re working to restore the balance of nature and ensure wild #mammals can thrive. 🌳 Discover the species making a home in Scotland’s #CaledonianForest, playing a vital role in resilient ecosystems. 🦫🦡 #NationalMammalWeek is an annual celebration of Britain’s wild mammals, and the people working to monitor, protect and restore them. 🙌 You can help by recording your sightings and signs. Find out more 👉 mammal.org.uk/national-mamma… @Mammal_Society

Important new advice from the RSPB: Seasonal feeding and good hygiene are essential to keep garden birds safe and well. More: littlegreenspace.org.uk/features/new-b…

@LGSpace @ArroJoanne My immaculate front lawn was never used so I turned it into a mini wildflower meadow with a few fruit trees. Got a bench on it n neighbours come n sit for a natter n enjoy the flowers. Other neighbours have now joined in too with their front lawns!

The stark contrast between plastic grass and real grass. One is devoid of life and shedding microplastics. The other is colourfully boosting biodiversity. More: littlegreenspace.org.uk/features/grass…