Parish and town councils and communities play a big role in nature recovery. Natural Cambridgeshire's Local Nature Recovery Toolkit gives great advice on how local groups can help. 

We’re always looking to support nature recovery efforts. An example of this is our support for the work of Cambridge Nature Network. Find out a bit more about what they do in the video below.  

Find out more on the biodiversity duty for parish councils.

Nature recovery projects

Swavesey Parish Council and The Sustainability Hub 

This project focusses on community orchards, wildflowers, public engagement events, community garden areas. Read the Swavesey case study for more information. You can contact them by emailing clerk@swavesey.org.uk.

Sustainable Cottenham 

The work done in Cottenham by local nature recovery groups includes new ponds, tree planting and woodland restoration. You can contact them by emailing chris@sustainablecottenham.org.uk 

Girton Parish Council Nature Recovery 

This project is focused on writing a Local Nature Recovery Plan and crowdfunding. For more information please email lnrp@girton-pc.gov.uk

Willingham Parish Council 

The parish council’s nature recovery work at several sites in the village includes a community orchard and playing fields. You can contact them by emailing clerk@willinghamparishcouncil.gov.uk 

Histon and Impington Green Spaces 

This project focusses on land management for biodiversity, education and enjoyment. You can contact them by emailing hello@higreenspaces.org

Bassingbourn Zero Carbon Collective 

Bassingbourn Zero Carbon Collective have been working on a  range of wildlife projects including swift nest boxes, native tree planting and an interactive tree trail.  You can contact them by emailing biodiversity.zcc@gmail.com