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Restoring the UK’s biodiversity
But you can call us TCV. Since 1959, we’ve been a charity
creating opportunities for people to create, improve and
care for nature in the green spaces around them across
the UK. We think it’s one of the most important things
people can do, both for the planet and for their mental
and physical health, and we’re going to show you why.
Stick some boots on and grab your spade. Let’s dig in!
Biodiversity is one of our most powerful allies in the fight
against the climate and ecological emergencies. And trust
us – they are emergencies. Restoring biodiversity not only
encompasses more nature returning to our lands – making
for beautiful green spaces for everyone to enjoy – it is
also key to the sustainability of the mutually supportive,
interconnected web of all living things. By doing this we
can strengthen ecosystems, reduce species decline, help
Connecting over 100,000 people to nature
every year
Our variety of projects cover a bit of everything involving
nature. Volunteers muddy their boots in parks, community
gardens, woodland, sites of special scientific interest, nature
reserves, schools and hospital grounds, helping create a
glorious network of protected green space across the UK.
prevent flooding, and decrease the risk of wildfires, things
we see happening all the time on the news.
Currently the UK ranks in the bottom 10% of countries
in the world for biodiversity. Our work is designed to
help change that, maximising the potential of people
connecting with nature in our rural and urban landscapes.
Their connection to and protection of nature, in turn,
This work connects people with nature, and that
supports a wider range of plant and animal species,
connection delivers powerful results.
including vital pollinators, to call our nation home.
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