Wild About Manchester

manchesters biodiversity strategy

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How to make a bird box

Nestboxes are excellent substitutes for the holes found in old trees,
and are an excellent way of encouraging birds into your garden.

To find out how to make your own check out our “How To” Guides!

In the heart of Manchester, an amazing wildlife spectacle is taking place. A family of peregrines
has made its home high above the city’s bustling streets. These agile birds of prey are the fastest
birds in the world, reaching speeds of up to 180 mph in vertical dives. When they’re not catching
prey to feed their chicks, the city’s new residents can be seen perched on ledges of the tallest buildings.

How to create a wildlife pond

Pond creation is a great way of attracting wildlife into your back garden, school or park. Even the smallest amount of water is greatly benefical as a place to drnik, take refuge or breed. Take a look at our how to guids to find out more…

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Tree Audit

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Manchester is one of the first Cities in the Country to undertake a comprehensive survey of the extent of tree cover across the City. It is a groundbreaking piece of work which has stimulated interest both locally and nationally (See Attached Guardian Article). http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2008/jun/11/trees Working with Red Rose Forest and using detailed Aerial Photography Interpretation (API) , all wards in the City are being assessed. When completed by May 2009, it will provide us with a idea of where the highest concentrations of tree cover are, and how they are made up in terms of street trees, trees in parks, gardens, etc.