The Dorset Wildlife Trust Wildlife-friendly Space Awards scheme
encourages creating havens for nature in gardens, balconies, or community spaces. By adopting at least six wildlife-friendly features—such as native hedges, ponds, log piles, or, pollinator-friendly plants—participants can apply for a free plaque and certificate to recognize their efforts.
Key Aspects of the Scheme
- How to Qualify: The scheme is free to join. You need to demonstrate at least six wildlife-friendly features, such as building a log pile, creating a compost heap, planting trees/shrubs, installing a bird/bat box, using peat-free compost, or reducing chemical use.
- Application Process: Applicants fill out an online form and provide photographic evidence of their wildlife-friendly features.
- Focus Areas: The initiative highlights creating mini meadows, planting for pollinators, and making homes for creatures like hedgehogs.
- Gardening for All: The program emphasizes that any space, from large gardens to small balconies, can contribute to a “living landscape” that helps wildlife thrive.
