Find your group

Click on the group(s) you belong to below to find out how you can take a more active role in Surrey's nature recovery:

• Residents
• Those active in nature recovery
• Businesses and Organisations
• Landowners and Farmers

Residents

Surrey is known and loved for it’s beautiful rolling countryside, in particular its woodland areas, one-fifth of Surrey’s land is covered by trees. Nightjars, Sand Lizards, Cowslips, Glowworms and Hazel Dormouse are some of the iconic species calling Surrey home. They need our help if they are to continue thriving and surviving against the current threats to nature.

Tell us about what’s important to you via our survey. This survey will help us to find out your favourite habitat’s and species locally, your favourite places to experience nature in Surrey and if you have noticed any changes to habitats and wildlife around you

We are holding a series of round table events throughout May and June 2024. At these events, we will be delving into more depth about the strategy, discovering some of the science behind the decisions we taken and work shopping solutions. We want to have a wide representation from across the Surrey community so we hear as many diverse views as possible. 

For those keen to take a more active role in Surrey's nature recovery, why not participate in a working group? 

If you are interested in taking part in any way, email nature@surreycc.gov.uk to find out more. 

Do you have access to an outdoor space or garden?

 With some friendly encouragement your outdoor space can become a haven for plants and wildlife. 

If you have an allotment that needs more arthropods, or you're keen to invite more invertebrates to your veg patch, there are lots of small changes you can make. Before long, you'll be welcoming wildlife into your outdoor space. 

• Provide shelter: native shrubs and trees can provide natural nesting and resting places for wildlife. Not only will this benefit the wildlife it will also provide you with much needed shade in Summer. 
• Make a meadow: if you have a garden with a lawn, over mowing the grass can negatively impact wildlife. Consider replacing a section of lawn with a wildflower meadow and see bees, butterflies, and other insects flood in. Plants to consider: Silver Birch, Guelder Rose, Common hawthorn, Honeysuckle, Ivy, Jasmine, Wisteria.  
• Build a hedgehog hole: The average hedgehog roams 2km a night! Collaborate with your neighbours to make a hole in the fence to connect gardens and allow hedgehogs to pass through.

Those active in nature recovery

Community groups, voluntary organisations, partnerships, and local councils

We know there is a wide network of amazing work being done to recover and maintain nature in Surrey. 

These groups include (but are not limited too):

• Local community and faith groups or societies
• Local environmental groups
• Voluntary organisations 
• Active local authorities such as Town and Parish Councils

These groups are vital in contributing their knowledge and views to shape Surrey’s LNRS plan. Many of these groups will already have existing priorities and extensive knowledge of their local areas, playing an essential role in the delivery of the LNRS.

If you represent any of the groups above, we want to hear from you. Email nature@surreycc.gov.uk to register your interest and start a conversation about how we can best work with your organisation. 

Businesses and Organisations

The acute impacts of biodiversity loss on the economy were highlighted in the National Ecosystems Assessment (NEA) in 2011. Responsible economic growth will help to achieve a sustainable and prosperous Surrey. Surrey based businesses, whatever the size, can take part in the LNRS. 

There are many benefits to business and organisations if they choose to take part in the Surrey’s nature recovery.

To get involved, email nature@surreycc.gov.uk to register your interest and start a conversation about how we can best work with your organisation. 

Landowners and Farmers

We want everyone in Surrey to contribute their opinion on priorities for nature recovery. It is particularly important we hear from those who own and work the land, landowners and farmers. 

Email nature@surreycc.gov.uk to be kept informed on upcoming events.