A single 400-year-old ancient oak produces 234,000 litres of oxygen a year while soaking up carbon dioxide, and can support more than 2,000 species of bird, insect, fungus, and lichen. Nature is amazing - we need more of it, not less. Please repost if you agree 🌳

There are 140+ articles on littlegreenspace.org.uk, with positive solutions to the nature & climate crises. We run LGSpace in our spare time – if you like our articles & posts, please support us with Buy Me a Coffee. Thanks to all who have helped already! buymeacoffee.com/lgspace

A bumblebee can only fly for about 40 minutes between feeding. But we've lost 97% of our wiłdflower meadows. So each nectar-rich flower you plant in a windowbox or your garden or community green space could be the pit stop that saves a bee 🐝

Worried about food shortages and rising prices in 2027? Growing some of your own food could help! Our quick guide to veg growing is simple to follow, and focuses on some of the easiest crops to grow, from peas to potatoes to pumpkins 🥬 🥔 🧄 buymeacoffee.com/lgspace/e/5…

Kitchen sponges like these are made of plastic. When they deteriorate, they shed microplastics that end up in the sea – harming marine environments. They can't be recycled, so remain in landfill for centuries. Please choose compostable sponges instead: littlegreenspace.org.uk/revi…

While Israel continues its genocide against Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, ethnic cleansing in the West Bank and persists with imposing its unlawful occupation and system of apartheid against Palestinians, PM Benjamin Netanyahu, wanted by the ICC for war crimes and crimes against humanity, is set to address the UN General Assembly in New York instead of standing trial at The Hague. It is doubly shameful that the US government continues to ignore the arrest warrant against Netanyahu - while denying Palestinian representatives visas to attend the UNGA. Nearly two years since the ICC issued arrest warrants against Netanyahu, impunity continues to reign - and Palestinians are paying the price. Continuing to undermine the ICC sends a cruel message to all victims of international crimes that prospects for justice remain elusive while the USA and other powerful states deliberately erode the universal value of international law. All states, including the USA, should enforce the Court’s arrest warrants and hand over Netanyahu to the ICC. International law must be upheld and international justice mechanisms supported to end impunity for international crimes and ensure respect for human rights for all.

Trees release compounds called phytoncides which can enhance mood and improve sleep. Phytoncides may even help prevent cancer. And native trees are brilliant for all sorts of wildlife - so let’s plant more trees, and cherish those we have already! 🌳 littlegreenspace.org.uk/feat…

Wilder gardens and community green spaces are havens for wildlife in autumn. Creating wild, nature-rich spaces needn't be expensive or time consuming – and a wild garden, full of colour and life, can be beautiful! Ideas for wild autumn gardens: littlegreenspace.org.uk/feat…

We've put together a list of our favourite eco-friendly bath and shower products. These are plastic free or refillable, and use natural ingredients – and some support environmental or community projects: littlegreenspace.org.uk/revi…

We’re delighted to be partnering with Eden Court Cinema, bringing a story of nature and community to primary schools across the Highlands. Every school visited will receive a native pine sapling from our Trees for Life nursery 🌱 inverness-courier.co.uk/news…

Public backs nature restoration to protect Britain from extreme weather, new polling reveals: littlegreenspace.org.uk/news…

Bonfires can harm hedgehogs. As they're often built over several days, hedgehogs have a chance to shelter unseen among the branches. If you have space, pile branches in a quiet corner instead, & leave them be – this is good for all sorts of wildlife! More: littlegreenspace.org.uk/feat…

After a hot dry summer like this one, I keep a shallow water dish out and leave a corner of my garden messy. Small changes add up for urban mammals. This data matters, please take part! #LivingWithMammals

How well do you know the #Scotspine? 🌲One of the defining trees of Scotland’s #Caledonianforest, Scots pine supports a rich variety of life. But there’s more to this iconic tree than meets the eye. Watch to see a Scots pine in three different ways. 🌲

Seen a fox, squirrel or hedgehog in an urban green space? The Living with Mammals survey needs your sightings! The @PTES survey helps monitor changes in wild mammal populations, identifying those in most need of urgent conservation action. More: littlegreenspace.org.uk/news…

Ivy is fantastic for wildlife – it can support 50 different species. For insects, ivy produces nectar-rich flowers when many other flowers are dying off – and continues blooming right through November. So, if you can, avoid cutting it back in autumn! More: littlegreenspace.org.uk/feat…

Dear councils, 97% of UK meadows are gone. So if you have wildflowers like ox-eye daisies on roadverges and in public spaces, don't spray them with weedkiller or over-mow them. Let's give pollinating insects like bees and butterflies a chance 🐝

Simple swaps for a more sustainable lifestyle: Single-use plastics ➡️ reusable bottles Landscape-damaging peat composts ➡️ peat-free options Packaged, plastic-wrapped goods ➡️ refillable products More ideas: littlegreenspace.org.uk/feat…

Mind the gap! Creating a hole at the base of a fence helps create wildlife corridors, allowing creatures to move from one green space to another. Hedgehogs, for example, travel up to 2 miles each night in search of food – so they need room to roam 🦔 More: littlegreenspace.org.uk/feat…

Rewilding helps stop wildfires. Rewetted peatlands, beaver wetlands, less-flammable native broadleaf trees, and re-wiggled rivers put water back into the landscape, where it belongs – creating resilience against flooding, drought and wildfire. scotsman.com/news/opinion/co…