Have your say to help us make space for nature
Two surveys have been launched to capture a wide range of views, ideas and suggestions on how nature can be improved
Tree scheme helps dairy’s work to boost environment and biodiversity
The farmer-owned co-operative has received 75 trees from the free trees scheme
Moth flies into the history books as three millionth species record in Leicestershire
The earliest records on the database date back to 1414-1415
Extra funding will allow community orchard scheme to grow
The scheme has been awarded £28,290 from Defra’s Coronation Living Heritage Fund
Council-led green consortium secures funding
The £2.56m will be used to bolster plans to reach net zero
Volunteers sought to help record county’s important trees
An appeal has gone out for volunteers to record trees in their communities
Another chance to apply for free trees as deadline is extended
People now have until Thursday 30 November to apply for the free tree and hedge packs
Wildlife boost as projects get almost £27,000 to tackle invasive species
The projects will collect data on the spread of invasive species which pose a threat to local wildlife and habitats
Don’t miss out on free trees giveaway
The trees are available to community groups, parish councils and schools, as well as landowners and farmers
Apply now to popular free tree and hedge scheme
Anyone in the county with a suitable piece of land to plant can apply for the free trees
Boost to threatened bird species across county as recovery project gets £77,000 grant
The funding will be used to buy and install 364 swift nesting boxes
Trailblazing ash dieback efforts highlighted in environmental report
Spotlight shines on council's leading efforts to tackle deadly tree disease
‘Tiny forest’ to be created as part of new eco-park
The council is working in partnership with North West Leicestershire District Council and Earthwatch UK to plan the miniature woodland on the Hermitage Recreation Ground in Whitwick
Community orchard scheme set to bear fruit and grow a greener future
Community groups are being encouraged to apply for the free orchard packs
Partnership project is huge boost for grasslands and wildlife habitats
The three-year project aims to enhance grasslands and wildflower habitats at three sites along the River Soar
Authorities and local community working together on climate change
An online resource has been created to help Leicestershire groups aim for net zero in their local communities
National award for wildlife verges project
More than 70 grass verges have been transformed into mini-wildlife havens
Council appointed to aid nature recovery
Strategy will identify locations to create or improve habitat, to provide the greatest benefit for nature and the wider environment