Business and Biodiversity

This section is designed for all organisations, private and public, which have resources such as staff, buildings or grounds.

Biodiversity is good for business

On a very simple level, we are all drawn to biodiverse landscapes, whether it be holidaying near the hills or on the coast, the desire to live in rural areas or close to the local park. There are now demonstrable links between human mental and physical health or wellbeing and access to greenspaces.

The foundations of many tourist industries are the local landscape and biodiversity, and the same could be said to be true of other inward investment. Places of work, offices, business parks, and surrounding housing, all influence people's decision to move for work, and our decision to invest in an area.

It is in everyone's interest to conserve an area's natural assets, as part of a sustainable approach to the local economy. It is also in your interest as an employer to exploit opportunities to improve biodiversity on your patch as part of that package of well-being for you and your staff.

Business is good for biodiversity

There are many ways in which business can work to benefit wildlife.

Our Business Challenges are wildlife-oriented tasks which can be used as team building exercises or just fund days out of the office. Follow this link for current projects and past experience.

Business involved in new build or in retrofitting older buildings can provide opportunities for wildlife through a number of simple techniques incorporated into Buildings. Follow this link for further ideas.

Often the largest contribution a business or large public sector organisation can make to local wildlife, is to review and change the managament and maintenance of its grounds. This can sometimes lead to considerable savings and opportunities for staff involvement as well as providing good habitat for local plants and animals. If you have areas of non-operational land which might have potential for wildlife, why not contact us for some advice.

info@durhambiodiversity.org.uk