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Great work Populate and Socius championing Vertical Meadow, you absolute legends of leafage - what a wall! The Cluster Co-working Space in Oxford is thrilled to see this lush, bug-friendly masterpiece sprouting in central London. A standing ovation (or should that be a planting ovation?) for turning a 560 sq.m stretch of Blackfriars Road into a biodiversity bonanza! Here at The Cluster we’ve championed real living plants since day one. Why? Because nothing says “inspiring workspace” like a pothos thriving harder than our Monday morning ambitions. Plastic plants? Please. They’re just dust magnets masquerading as decor. Real plants are the life of the party - literally. They’re out here scrubbing CO2, befriending bees, and reminding us that we, too, should try being a little more green. And let’s talk about the genius of the wildflower wonderland this living hoarding brings with it. Forget construction-site drudgery - this is nature’s answer to a Michelin-starred restaurant for pollinators. Bees buzzing, birds chirping, and butterflies? They’re probably already applying for Blackfriars residency. So, here’s to Vertical Meadow: proving that walls don’t just divide; they can bloom. May your wildflowers continue to slay and inspire the rest of us to grow beyond our roots (pun absolutely intended). Green thumbs up!

Nature doesn't thrive in places if the people nearby are struggling. So how do we embed people and community in nature recovery? Edel McGurk part of Big Chalk has some thoughts. Starting with honest & humble questions: What sort of place do you want to live and work in? What sort of place do you want your children to live in? What are the problems you want to fix? "This is by no means about diminishing the importance of nature recovery or inviting lesser outcomes, and definitely not about inviting harm for the environment. But questions like this enable us build understanding, to find the common ground and ultimately agree on powerful shared ambitions which benefit people and nature."

Woodland Savers, with advice from David Hunter at Bates Wells, are working with local communities across the UK, helping them to buy and manage woodlands and other landscapes for nature recovery.   "Woodland Savers’ support of community land purchases enables local people to develop and deliver nature positive business models that not only bring many environmental benefits, but help communities reconnect with their local wild spaces and generate sustainable new incomes."   Read about the movement, as published in SustainabilityOnline.net: https://lnkd.in/e6i4sExD

A Restoration Journey in Livermore, CA 🌿 We’re back in beautiful Livermore, where nature is getting a much-deserved boost! Our wetlands restoration project is coming to life as we wrap up the initial landscape installation—just in time for winter. Last month, we completed the grading, and now it’s hydroseeding season! But what is hydroseeding? 🤔 It’s a blend of seeds, mulch, and water that creates the perfect environment for lush, natural growth. 🌾 Today, we’re out here monitoring its progress and planning the next steps to ensure a thriving ecosystem. This project isn’t just about planting—it’s about creating a sustainable habitat that supports local wildlife while aligning with our client’s vision. Soon, this space will transform into a stunning memorial garden, offering a serene sanctuary for reflection and remembrance. Wetlands restoration is more than a project—it’s a mission. It’s about improving biodiversity, enhancing water quality, and contributing to a healthier planet for future generations. 🎥 Watch the journey unfold: https://lnkd.in/gcwPdeFp Stay tuned as we nurture this incredible transformation. Together, we’re creating something extraordinary! #WetlandsRestoration #Sustainability #Hydroseeding #EnvironmentalImpact #Livermore #EcoFriendly #MemorialGarden #Teamwork #Biodiversity #NatureReimagined #CoxPlanningSolutions

🌿 South Downs National Park: Leading the Way in Nature Recovery 🌿 The South Downs National Park is proving that large-scale nature restoration is possible and they are now leading the way by setting and delivering ambitious targets. Since 2021, the park has transformed over 6,000 hectares of land, aiming for 13,000 hectares by 2030. This includes planting nearly 50,000 trees and adding over 100 hectares of wildflower meadows. The park’s success is driven by over 350 collaborative projects with various organisations, creating new wildflower meadows, hedgerows, wetlands, heathlands, woodlands, and chalk grasslands. Exploring a range of grazing strategies also play a crucial role. Exmoor ponies, Southdown sheep, cattle, and goats are used to manage vegetation, control invasive species, and maintain open habitats, fostering a thriving ecosystem. Beyond biodiversity, these efforts contribute to community health and well-being by providing accessible green spaces for people to connect with nature. It’s great to see The South Downs National Park setting such a high standard for nature recovery, and demonstrating that national parks can be the nation’s nature recovery hubs... as they should be!🌱💚 #NatureRecovery #Biodiversity #Rewilding #CommunityEngagement #NatureRestoration Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eptgRnfD

Imagine a city where every rooftop, balcony, and sidewalk flourishes with greenery. Parks are more abundant than parking lots, and tree-lined streets create natural shade corridors. The air is fresh, as vertical gardens climb high-rise buildings, filtering pollutants and cooling the environment. Solar-powered greenhouses fill neighborhoods with locally grown produce, reducing food miles and enhancing community resilience. Biking and walking paths wind through vibrant gardens, connecting homes, schools, and workplaces with nature. Public spaces double as wildlife habitats, and rain gardens capture stormwater, preventing floods. In this green city, harmony exists between urban life and nature, supporting health, sustainability, and a thriving ecosystem for all. Marpu Foundation | NGO #reimagineyourcity

🌊 Turning the Tide: How Local Action is Fighting Coastal Erosion on the Dingle Peninsula 🌱 7 years ago a dedicated group of locals, the MCA (Maharees Conservation Association) became a beacon of resilience, tackling escalating erosion with innovative nature-based solutions and promoting regenerative tourism. Between 2015 and 2016, the Dingle Peninsula community faced a harsh reality: the main coastal road was blocked 17 times by drifting sand, raising fears it could soon be lost to the sea entirely. With the invaluable expertise of University of Galway dune scientist Eugene Farrell, volunteers took action: ✅ Planting marram grass to stabilise sand dunes ✅ Installing chestnut fencing to shield vulnerable areas ✅ Restricting parking and access to protect natural habitats These measures, combined with community-driven initiatives, have slowed shoreline erosion and contributed to the regeneration of critical natural defences. This story is a powerful reminder of what can be achieved when communities come together to protect the environment. https://lnkd.in/e8PbNUGz

One step, Then insure you rebuild the water holding capacity and infiltration rates, of all of the land in the surrounding catchment.

One step, Then insure you rebuild the water holding capacity and infiltration rates, of all of the land in the surrounding catchment.

Grey to Green   With the new government setting much-needed housebuilding targets, alternative approaches to development have been identified, particularly in utilising grey belt sites.    Our project, Lindrick Yard, exemplifies how grey and brownfield sites can be transformed to create new high quality, low energy homes and enhance biodiversity.   Our scheme includes nine new build dwellings within a landscaped masterplan, transforming the underutilised site and achieving a 33% biodiversity net gain. This is accomplished through the integration of rain gardens for water attenuation, native insect-friendly plants and trees, natural bird habitats, and ecotones.   By reimagining grey belt sites, we can accelerate to a greener future whilst creating much needed homes which enhance our environment.   #housing #sustainabledevelopment #biodiversity #netzerohomes #greybelt