A summary….

We are a group of local folk who own, rent, manage or otherwise have influence over a piece of land of any size, but typically from gardens up to paddocks and smallholdings.  We share a desire to include wildlife enhancement amongst the management aims for our plot of land.

Over the past year we have visited four very different sites hosted by group members, where we enjoy a guided saunter around the property and share our thoughts, experiences, ideas and challenges in relation to the different aspects of land management each site brings.  So far we have discussed a range of topics, including tree planting and care, pond establishment, grazing systems, fruit and vegetable growing (including no-dig), pest control and small scale re-wilding.  We have all learned so much, hearing about our different experiences, projects and ambitions.

After the walk round, we share a simple and convivial soup-based lunch, with more chat and sometimes a seed or plant swap.  It's all very informal, and everyone is welcome.  

We hope to start up again in the spring, and for more information please look out for updates on the Wildlife Groundswell website.

To contact Caroline and Julian, the project leaders, please email