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MeadowsMeadows are a great, low maintenance option for striking ecological planting.
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Why Ecological Design?
UK biodiversity has plummeted dramatically over the last 30 years, according to the National Trust's State of Nature Report (2019): 15% of native UK species face extinction with 2% already extinct. 25% of UK mammals also risk becoming wiped out as well 50% of all UK birds.
When plants, insects and fungi are added; 1 in 7 of the 8400 UK species accessed are at risk of being lost completely (National Trust, 2019).
Climate change, agriculture, loss of habitat and pollution all contribute to the decline of our natives species. This risks destroying our native ecosystems, which humans rely on to provide ecosystem services (National Trust, 2019). This mirrors the 'Global Annihilation Of Wildlife' a worldwide decline in all wildlife, which scientists speculate will result in the 6th mass extinction on earth (National Trust, 2019).
Gardens; no matter how big or small can help to curb the threat of extinction. By designing gardens ecologically we can create ecosystems in our gardens and provide food and habitats for our wildlife. This need not be done at the expense of beautiful borders, ecological gardens can be beautiful and can be designed with a range of themes and colours to suit the location and preference of the client.
National Trust (2019) 'The State of Nature Report 2019'. National Trust
UK biodiversity has plummeted dramatically over the last 30 years, according to the National Trust's State of Nature Report (2019): 15% of native UK species face extinction with 2% already extinct. 25% of UK mammals also risk becoming wiped out as well 50% of all UK birds.
When plants, insects and fungi are added; 1 in 7 of the 8400 UK species accessed are at risk of being lost completely (National Trust, 2019).
Climate change, agriculture, loss of habitat and pollution all contribute to the decline of our natives species. This risks destroying our native ecosystems, which humans rely on to provide ecosystem services (National Trust, 2019). This mirrors the 'Global Annihilation Of Wildlife' a worldwide decline in all wildlife, which scientists speculate will result in the 6th mass extinction on earth (National Trust, 2019).
Gardens; no matter how big or small can help to curb the threat of extinction. By designing gardens ecologically we can create ecosystems in our gardens and provide food and habitats for our wildlife. This need not be done at the expense of beautiful borders, ecological gardens can be beautiful and can be designed with a range of themes and colours to suit the location and preference of the client.
National Trust (2019) 'The State of Nature Report 2019'. National Trust