Thanks to the generous support of our sponsors, The Countryside Charity, we are thrilled to introduce and celebrate a new award dedicated to communities that have creatively and innovatively embraced the challenge of enhancing biodiversity. This award recognises efforts in creating and maintaining diverse habitats within local communities, public spaces, and parks.

Planting trees and hedges and restoring vibrant meadow habitats are vital in nurturing the natural landscapes surrounding us. These green initiatives contribute significantly to the health and vitality of our ecosystems, fostering environments capable of sustaining a wide variety of native species. By actively engaging in the care and development of these precious green spaces, we enhance the beauty of our surroundings and help maintain the delicate balance of nature for generations to come.

Together, we can cultivate a lasting and positive impact on our environment by championing a thriving and sustainable ecosystem where both flora and fauna can prosper in harmony. Let us celebrate these efforts and encourage even more communities to join in creating a richer, more diverse world.

Those wishing to enter are asked to provide a maximum of two (2) A4 pages and up to four (4) images explaining why the entry should receive an award.

All entries will receive a certificate.

The winning entry will receive a certificate and trophy.

Deadline for entry: 28th February 2025.

• Deadline for submission 11th July 2025.

These are currently not on our online system, so please email kate@sseib.comto register your entry.

Thanks to the generous support of our sponsors, The Countryside Charity, we are excited to introduce a new award that celebrates communities which have creatively and innovatively embraced the challenge of enhancing biodiversity. This award recognizes efforts to create and maintain diverse habitats within local communities, public spaces, and parks.

Planting trees and hedges, as well as restoring vibrant meadow habitats, plays a crucial role in nurturing the natural landscapes around us. These green initiatives significantly contribute to the health and vitality of our ecosystems, fostering environments that can sustain a wide variety of native species. By actively caring for and developing these valuable green spaces, we enhance the beauty of our surroundings and help maintain the delicate balance of nature for generations to come.

Together, we can cultivate a lasting and positive impact on our environment by promoting a thriving, sustainable ecosystem where both flora and fauna can prosper in harmony. Let us celebrate these efforts and encourage even more communities to join in creating a richer, more diverse world.

Those wishing to enter are asked to provide a maximum of two (2) A4 pages and up to four (4) images explaining why their entry deserves to receive an award. All entries will receive a certificate, and the winning entry will receive both a certificate and a trophy.

The deadline for entry is February 28, 2025, and the deadline for submission is July 11, 2025. Since these entries are not currently on our online system, please email kate@sseib.comto to register your entry.