Articles about Biodiversity

All About Ponds: Why These Vital Habitats Matter More Than Ever

Why ponds are biodiversity powerhouses, and how you can help At The Conservation Volunteers (TCV), we have a shared vision of better nature for all.…

Raised Beds for Community Gardens: A Practical Guide to Growing Greener, Together

If you’ve ever looked at a paved courtyard, a school playground, or a patch of land that’s seen better days and thought, “We could grow something here,” then raised beds might be just what you need.…

Citizen Science: Something for Everyone

Citizen science is a fantastic way to explore your local environment while contributing to valuable scientific research.…

Nature Notes: Spring’s New Beginnings

By Paul Barclay, TCV Senior Project Officer Spring is the time for renewal and new life.…

I Dig Trees guest blog: Tips for Hosting a Community Tree Planting Day

Together, we continue to smash our tree-planting targets, planting millions of trees for climate, wildlife, and communities!…

Spring Wildlife Conservation: Your Essential UK Guide

Did you know that nearly one in six species in Great Britain is threatened with extinction?…

Delivering Your ESG & CSR Commitments: Join TCV’s Phenomenally Successful I Dig Trees Partnership Programme

Are you looking for a way to plant trees on behalf of your organisation?…

The best trees for UK wildlife

Together, we continue to smash our tree-planting targets, planting millions of free trees for climate, wildlife and communities!…

Seed Gathering Season: Why it Matters for Wildlife and Conservation

As the leaves begin to turn and the air grows crisp, signalling the arrival of autumn, it’s also the start of seed gathering season for The Conservation Volunteers (TCV)!…

I Dig Trees guest blog: Replacing Rhododendron

Prof Dave Reay, University of Edinburgh tells us how the free trees ordered through the I Dig Trees programme with TCV and OVO Energy are helping meet climate goals and plans to ultimately reach ‘net zero’.