Rewilding and Increasing Biodiversity at Strawberry Hill

Introduction

Nestled in the heart of Bedfordshire lies a hidden gem that Meaningful Planet is proud to support - Strawberry Hill. This extraordinary 150-hectare site has been reclaimed by nature over the past 35 years, transforming from poor arable fields into a thriving mosaic of grassland, shrub, and young woodland. Today, it's a sanctuary for diverse wildlife, including declining species like nightingales, turtle doves, and harvest mice. By supporting the Wildlife Trust for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire & Northamptonshire (BCN) in protecting this site, we're helping to preserve a rare oasis of biodiversity in one of the UK's most intensively farmed counties.

Mission

Strawberry Hill is more than just a nature reserve; it's a testament to nature's resilience and a critical haven for threatened species. In a county where only 1.2% of land is designated as Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), protecting undesignated sites like Strawberry Hill is crucial for wildlife conservation. This project aligns perfectly with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly Goal 15: Life on Land. By supporting the protection of Strawberry Hill, we're contributing to efforts to "protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems" and "halt biodiversity loss". It also indirectly supports Goal 13: Climate Action, as these natural habitats play a role in carbon sequestration. At Meaningful Planet, we believe in turning everyday actions into environmental wins. By choosing us as your mobile provider, you're directly supporting the protection of vital habitats like Strawberry Hill. Together, we're ensuring that these precious wildlife sanctuaries continue to thrive, providing hope for species recovery and demonstrating the power of letting nature heal itself.

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Our Partner

Wildlife Trust Beds, Cambs & Northants

The Wildlife Trust for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire & Northamptonshire (BCN) is part of a national movement of Wildlife Trusts, with Sir David Attenborough as President Emeritus. Working locally across three counties, BCN is committed to an ambitious mission: stopping nature's decline. In the face of alarming wildlife loss and the threat of climate change, BCN is taking decisive action. Their goal, aligned with the national Wildlife Trusts movement, is to ensure that at least 30% of our land and sea is connected and protected for nature's recovery by 2030. By supporting their work, Meaningful Planet is contributing to the creation and protection of spaces where nature can thrive, wildlife can recover, and which play a crucial role in tackling the climate crisis. Through this partnership, your mobile usage is translated into tangible support for local conservation efforts, helping to create a wilder, more biodiverse future.

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