Once you have surveyed your green space, you may find there are many areas (or even the whole area) that can be improved for wildlife. This can take the form of habitat creation, management of existing habitats or improving access for visitors. The following section provides basic ideas for practical conservation work on your site. This is only the tip of the iceberg, however, and there are many other imaginative ways to practically enhance your site.

8.1) Introduction to practical conservation

8.2) Wildflower meadows

Meadow creation
Caring for your meadow and its wildflowers

8.3 Tree planting

8.4 Woodland planting

Creating a new woodland
Managing existing woodland

8.5 Planting hedges

8.6 Ponds

Pond construction
Pond life
Pond maintenance

Example 14 Wood Lane wildlife pond

8.7 Bird boxes

Bird tables

8.8 Bat boxes

Bats and the law

8.9 Butterfly and wildlife gardens

8.10) Access to your site

Pathways
Boardwalks
Steps
Fencing
Seating
Visitors with special needs

Example 15 Upperthorpe Peace Gardens