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Hedgehog and watering can and plant pots and garden spade - Jon Hawkins Surrey Hills Photography

Hedgehog © Jon Hawkins/Surrey Hills Photography

Wilder Gardens: connectivity

How to connect my garden

Connect wild spaces and communities

Connecting wildlife-friendly spaces enables species to expand their range and can improve their resilience. Connectivity also extends to your neighbours and local community. Can you speak to people about wildlife-friendly gardening? Can you make your workplace more wildlife-friendly? The more people that connect their spaces, the better for wildlife. 

Find below some suggestions on improving connectivity in your garden and beyond.

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