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people & wildlife
Wildlife areas on
school grounds
Wild play areas
for young
people
illustration: Nik pollard A new Existing trees,
way to water and
build meadows
integrated
New developments don’t have
to squeeze out wildlife. In fact, Wildlife
they can enhance it – and benefit permeable
people at the same time barriers between
gardens and
T he Wildlife Trusts are calling public green
on developers, local
authorities and Government spaces
to embrace a new, more holistic way
of building: one that avoids damage
to protected sites, and works with
the natural surroundings to create
gains for nature, and better health
and well-being for residents.
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