Nature Recovery
Toolkit
Nature Recovery Starts on Our Doorsteps
Whether you manage a garden, school ground, business site or balcony, every action — planting, watering, leaving wild corners — adds up.
The ideas below show how to bring the Isle of Wight’s rich habitats back into everyday spaces and help deliver the Island’s Local Nature Recovery Strategy and UNESCO Biosphere goals.
Start Where You Are
Every space counts — from a window box to a wild verge. Begin by noticing what wildlife already shares your space: the birds on your fence, bees visiting flowers, and mosses in paving cracks. Keep simple notes or photos through the seasons to see what changes.
Small steps make a big difference: mow less often, add a shallow dish of water, plant something native, and choose plants that provide food and shelter, as pollen and nectar sources, with berries, and fruits, especially early and late in the year when other food is scarce. Or leave a quiet corner to grow wild. Over time, these patches connect, helping deliver the Island’s Local Nature Recovery Strategy and strengthening our UNESCO Biosphere network.
Browse the actions or use the filters to find practical ways to bring wildlife back into your space — from lawns and balconies to business yards and verges.
Scroll down to see all actions — each one links to simple, practical steps for nature recovery.
