I am passionate about wildlife and conservation, I love being connected to nature. I strive to help other's to be as well. whether its helping Red Squirrels, Pine Martens or my love for woodlands and biodiversity in general.

as an artist I love painting landscapes, and this reflects my love of the natural world over nearly 80 years… along with many others I have noticed with horror the decline in butterflies and bees over recent years, and note that we urgently need legislation against harmful insecticides…

The planet and its flora and fauna protect human mental and physical health. If we destroy all this we destroy mankind.

As a Floral Designer/ Florist I believe that nature in all its forms helps us with our Mental and Physical well being. It is a great source of inspiration for designing and a joy and comfort when out walking in the countryside or city. All the colours and forms of flowers lift the spirits . The birds singing and feeding in the gardens are a real joy to watch and to listen to. Nature is free, priceless and we should protect, nurture and do as much as we can to ensure that the next generation can enjoy and reap all of the benefits that Nature has to offer.

I love the diversity of environments. Ranging from the wild and woolly cliffs and seas of Cornwall, Dorset and Scotland to the rolling chslk hills of the Southdown hills.

In each and every corner of the UK there are insects, birds and mammals that make these places specisl and unique. Thie is our heritage and it belongs to all of us, including future generations. Today, we know and understand how mankind can indiscriminately affect our land and we owe it to ourselves and future generations to do all we can to protect it.

It is impossible to choose one thing as nature is interconnected and interdependent. Ancient woodlands, coastal habitats, wildflower meadows and the plants, mammals, birds and invertebrates that inhabit them are all essential and precious.

Nature is my ‘Happy’… my ‘Sanity’, where I find peace and comfort. It inspires me to keep fighting for the wellbeing of Wildlife and the Environment, however much our mad Government attempts to destroy it. Without Nature, I couldn’t survive… all the living things I treasure are linked and would disappear.
We MUST do all we can to care for our wildlife and environment, for all species. Our Government must not be allowed to destroy Nature… We must fight for it.

More grassy areas should be left wild

It’s because of the complexity and inter- relatedness- which makes it both fascinating and also so vulnerable

Planet Earth supports an ecosystem that includes nature and all humans. We are all interconnected with the natural world, we are part of it. Climate Change is having a powerful effect on all life. It's an issue that no politician simply cannot ignore.

I wish the rivers were clean . I love the smell of wild garlic in the spring. I love the trees all through the year but especially the autumn colours. Meadow walks lakes

I live in an urban area however we have natural areas close by which are rich with wildlife. It's extremely important that these areas are protected for future generations.

A walk in the countryside makes me feel relaxed and gives me space to think.

I love watching wildlife, wild plants, and sitting next to rivers and lakes. Just chilling while insects go about there essential jobs as pollinators.
If any local countryside disappears it would effect my mental health. I suffer from depression

Nature is my job, my hobby, my sanity, my exercise, my food. We must unite to stop these maniacs destroying it.

My family were able to re-engage with Nature during the Covid period and continue to do so. We love to explore the local countryside and beaches in hhe North Gower.

I’d miss the sights, smells, sounds and the enormous feeling of calm and happiness which being within nature provides; in my garden and allotment, walking in the countryside, hills, and the coast, swimming in clean, thriving lakes and rivers, noticing the abundance of wildlife and taking photographs of all I see.

I’m worried that even in a remote area were I live there are less butterflies and bees than I remember 40 years ago.

I love the breeze through the trees; wild flowers, herbs and plants which can be gathered for eating and medicine; foxes and badgers in the garden; birds, especially those we see from our house, swifts, starlings, sparrow flocks, etc. etc. I love as much open space as possible in towns and cities; I love swimming outdoors and want free access for everyone to be able to do this in clean water

I would miss the birds, bees, wildflowers, wild fruits. the variety of it all is marvellous!

I really appreciate the parks and areas of wild life in my locality as it definitely helps with the depression which has plagued me for the last 3+ years. We have noticed the fall in numbers of birds butterflies ladybirds and other wildlife in this area of Manchester. The Government's plans to further decimate some areas of habitat will further destroy vital places where wildlife could flourish.
I will strongly oppose such developments.

I agree with all the comments made by the people in the gallery

Green. Green means nature to me. Shades of green from all the plants calm worried minds. Quiet. Quiet walks not speaking just looking and listening to breezes, thru leaves and grasses and birds and insects going about their lives help to calm one's mind and put worries to one side

How we used to complain about all the insects on our windscreens, now we have none, it just goes to show how few insects there are now. I planted a wild flower meadow earlier this year and the insects arrived, it was so lovely. At least farmers are now setting aside areas for wildlife which will be a bonus, we must look after nature it is so precious.

We owe so much of our survival to nature. We have no right to change or alter that as we think fit. As humans we could learn alot from our animals and the nature around us instead of trying to dictate what we think or shouldn't be done, and ultimately destro it!! We still have alot to learn before it's too late for our world.

In this village we have lost all of our Hedgehogs most of our Swallows and a decline it Swift numbers. We are surrounded by intensively cultivated agricultural farmland and we lost most of our farmland birds including Linnets. Unless we improve land for wildlife we will have poorer environment, and this will have a negative effect on our nations mental health and physical wellbeing. Can we afford to lose the song of the Skylark just to make way for more housing? I say not. The Planet is suffering and is on the brink of wholesale disaster. The government must act to prevent this damage, not to encourage it.

I am so sad that no house martins nest under the eaves of our house now.
They were graceful acrobatic flyers and their arrival signalled the start of summer and made me feel so joyful. Once there were 20 nests and birds flying past our heads to feed the young. None now for 2 years.
Please let’s keep our green places allow insects to flourish and allow the few remaining swallows and swifts to nest and feed around villages and towns.
Do not let short term profits for rich developers ruin our future

Without the benefit of being able to wander freely in the woods and heaths of our beautiful countryside the effect on our mental health and well-being will be disastrous. We need nature in all its glory to keep us all sane.
Birds,bees, flowers, trees, all of nature is under threat from the terrible things we humans have done. We owe our existence to their continued well being. Its time to stand up and be counted. Do our bit for the future.

Planted wild flower seeds in two areas this year watched bees 🐝 butterflies 🦋 and so many birds 🐦 insects too- all visiting the harden

I could not live without Nature in my life every day. It's the most important thing in the world for me.

I wish for more woodlands, winding rivers, wildflowers, everything really, and builders creating environmentally friendly garden, plus houses and commercial buildings with areas for our much loved Swifts, Swallows, House Martins etc. to nest. More about real tangible things that we can all do that collectively have clout broadcasted on the news and more gardening / environmental programmes to reach millions in the U.K. it astounds and frustrates me how oblivious people appear to be.

I love all of Nature from the buzzing bees to the song of a blackbird A magnificent oak to the roar or the sea. All I will not contemplate not having it - it is in my soul and i will fight tooth and claw for its right to exist-it is our base and we need it in every conceivable way.

The dawn chorus - a wood in spring and autunm colour. the variety and amazing diversity of teh natural world a perfect fly agaric a swift screaming the bursting buds of a horse chestnut tree.

I enjoy birdwatching and visiting the local countryside. I would be very upset to see more natural habitat being destroyed by new infrastructure developments.

Wild flowers are so important for insects like bees and butterflies etc

I have a bird table , the different beautiful birds come to feed .
Every morning they're waiting for me to put more food out.
Truss must be the worst
Prime minister in our history . Wanting to destroy habitats for all wild life and floral . She obviously has no respect for all nature .

I love places like the Brecon beacons and the Gower peninsula. I love red squirrels and badgers.

I am just so very sad on how the flora and fauna is heading! Nature is a must....as has been said 'No Nature, No Future'! Every year for 40 years the Swallows and Swift's filled the skies in my area. These past two years not one....so sad. Why? Is it climate change? I think so. Lets pull our socks up people please....thank you

I love the trees, hedges, the flowers in the grass, the bird song, the scents, streams - everything.

All nature, including us, is dependent on the contribution all species make towards biodiversity and the food chain for all of us. Nature is self sufficient if we leave it alone. We are not, we depend on animals for food and nature in general to cheer our surroundings. Life for us would be bleak if we allow the natural order to be disrupted.

All nature, including us, is dependent on the contribution all species make towards biodiversity and the food chain for all of us. Nature is self sufficient if we leave it alone. We are not, we depend on animals for food and nature in general to cheer our surroundings. Life for us would be bleak if we allow the natural order to be disrupted.

It's really difficult to find a favourite inspiration from nature. Landscape, seascape, animals, insects, fish, birds... For me, billowing clouds often remind me of Botticelli pictures, fantastic animals or ships. Early morning dew, glistening on spiders' webs in the autumn sunshine. The scent of new-mown hay. The squelch of wet sand as your footprints obliterate the undulating marks made by the sea. The shapes and patterns on seashells. Birdsong. We must not destroy such wonders.

Since I was a young boy of 5years old, I was always captivated by the living things around me, the birds in the sky , the flowers in the garden, pond dipping in the local gravel pits,, seeing flocks of a thousand lapwing in the fields being ploughed.
The newly fledged birds flocking together. Wild flower meadows full of butterflies, the regularity of the seasons. When weather was predictable to the day.
Nature is in our history, our language and fills our soul that we can fly with it. We are nature!

This will provide access for people doing leisure exercise, will help fight climate change and more biodiversity

Yes, we are incredibly fortunate in this country to have so much diversity in a small country.

As a sufferer of anxiety, it is the beautiful countryside around me that helps me escape the suffocating thoughts & feelings. I can’t imagine a world without our beautiful woodlands, parks, wildlife … We should be preserving the future of our planet & its inhabitants … what kind of future will there be for future generations with all the habitats destroyed. We have eyes to see & ears to listen …. but who wants to live in a concrete jungle with no birdsong . The government are a disgrace

We are supposedly at the top end of the eco-system's ladder but we are removing the base rungs systematically & it will bring us crashing down. When I go out and with friends survey our butterflies & moths, birds, dragonflies etc I feel assured that those rungs are in place - but they are not as so many species decline in number and yesterday's commonplace beauty of a Small Copper or a Barn Owl becomes today's scarcity & tomorrow's rarity. We should not permit this government & private enterprise - or any government the power & authority to destroy rather than to conserve and enhance.

Humans are the top of the global food chain, we are destroying soils, habitats and species that support our physical and mental health. Covid lockdowns demonstrated how important biodiversity is to our health and ultimate survival. It’s not just our duty to protect nature it’s our obligation to safeguard the wellbeing of future generations

Human survival depends on a healthy biodiverse environment. Traditional communities understand this but sadly our government doesn’t.

We are currently suffering life changing situations which can be best dealt with by allowing more people to benefit from our beautiful countryside and rivers. Access will allow those suffering stress and depression to relax.

Nature first in all policies from Whitehall to local councils. The rich to not keep destroying nature because they have money to do what they want. An end to Space, Arctic and Antarctic tourism.

Everyone needs to be reminded of the importance of landscape and nature in this busy world that we r rushing about in. Appreciate that nature means the continuence of life for all of us. No insects means no pollination means no plants means no food means no life.

Children and young people should be encoursyto spend more time outside. Organisations such as the rspb should focus on this and maintaining ecosystems rather than money making money through festival type events. This will en outage wildlife to stay where it is and help hound people understand it’s importance

I havebeen fascinated by nature since 1947 when fields had headlands and ddt was not used. i have seen a slow deterioration since mid 20th century, accelerating at a disturbing rate in this one. Lately, many more people are becoming concerned but will have to fight against greed and stupidity and the misguided and uncaring approach of many governments including ours. Despite my pessimism I hope the next few generations will effect a change and rescue a desperate situation.

I would miss the beautiful birds. Although not (yet) a 'birder' I am fascinated by how beautiful each tiny or large bird species is and the way that they just go about their little lives - temporarily living in Kenya means I have also seen some TRULY amazingly beautiful birds...

I love nature to walk be part of it. It heals me as I watch buzzards and kites exicute their dances in the sky. The busy field mice rustling the fallen leaves. Busy squirrels frantic in the shopping expeditions. Gentle bows swaying in the breeze and inhaling the smell of fresh grass and hay. Listening to waters rippling along a brook. Put it on the curriculum at school teach how precious it all is. It's not something you buy on line or at tesco

Man is part of Nature too. It is possible to create balance and still provide mankind with what he needs to live. True that uncaring people and companies have caused havoc to our landscape, but it is not totally lost. Practicality must overrule emotions; the best plans are needed and must be implemented by people with the proper scientific skillsets rather than dreamers , "politicians" and "green" activists. Nature is hugely adaptable; far stronger than most people imagine. We need primarily to stop flooding Britain with economically useless people, all demanding to be housed and fed. Fossil fuels are hated by many, BUT be very careful before condemnation, the new tech isn't up to scratch!

We have diverse species and ecosystems that are declining, such as hedgehogs and insects. Woodlands, hedgerows and wildflower meadows are being destroyed for housing and roads.

The trouble is basic NO ONE GETS PAID TO LEAVE NATURE ALONE!!! Instead of leaving the corners of a development alone and just clearing where they’re building, someone gets paid to clear it, and I don’t know which councillor is related to the person who keeps felling all the beautiful mature trees but it STINKS of corruption in this council!! Someone is paid to clear and someone else paid to provide the so-called replacement trees. Behind the station in Leamington there’s a whole row of saplings dead, no one watered them after planting, and there’s four birch tree saplings that have been sawn in half for some strange reason!

The government must stop the use of toxic pesticides before any more wildlife is destroyed.

Nature is so beautiful and incredible and I do not understand how we place it as such great risk. Lucky enough to grow up in Cornwall with its staggering beauty and seas. Fortunate enough to live in East Sussex with an ancient woodland landscape, ghylls, access to the South Downs and all its stunning beauty. Why does our beautiful rural landscape and nature have to fight for survival against a juggernaut of development and local communities trodden down defending against mass development. BNG needs to be vastly improved limking corridors for nature recovery and smaller scale in keeping development decided by EACH parish not dictated. we have to be guardians with empathy for wildlife

Having been born around 70 years ago I have loved nature, our British woods, countryside and birds and wildilfe all my life. It is so sad to see as our population has massively increased over the years our wildlife and wild places have massivley decreased. It is now time to put nature conservation first and preserve our wildlife for future generations. Our bird species have taken a huge hit, as have hedgehogs and many other species. I believe therefore we must put a stop to uncontrolled immigration which puts pressure on housing and we must stop building houses that damage wildlife and the environment. Protecting Britain's nature must take president over damaging development.

I love walking in the countryside amongst the flowers and the feeling of calm and wonder that it brings me.

The natural world is where the human race first came from and to turn our backs on it will kill it along with ourselves.

What worries me is that the things I love are so rapidly disappearing locally. Flights of hundreds of jackdaws swirling above our house now in tens. Annual butterfly count down to FIVE. A dozen skylarks now two or three.

I've been fighting to stop mowing in peak Butterfly season for six years. At last there is light and and a chance to reverse the damage

It wouldn’t be worth living in a world without its wild places.
Our mental and physical health is gradually disintegrating as we plough relentlessly on our selfish trajectory.

I couldn’t live in a tree-less place. I’m not so keen on conifers, but I love the changing look of trees over a year. And one of my favourite sounds is that of the wind in trees.

Governments role primarily is to provide security in all aspects , to maintain and enhance ALL life

I'd miss the fresh air clean water, and the companionship of trees and Nature

Thank you for your work - I wish you much success but at 95 there's not much I can help.

All of it! I couldn't live without nature.

Exactly. It's the diversity of nature that keeps us alive and grounded. It inspires us and teaches us, cares for us and helps us think.

The landscapes, the changing seasons, how good it is for mental health to be outdoors and at one with nature.

We must do all we can to stop the tory government from allowing the use of nicotinoids as insecticides. There is enough of a problem with a shortage of bees and without bees we have no fruits in our farms and gardens.

I as an artist love ❤️ nature and it’s beauty and spiritual feeling it gives to our world

God and all his creation so beautiful and delicate preserve it all and appreciate it as without it all we cannot feel being near to him