Creating Community Gardens

Benefits to wildlife

Although we exist to help tackle food poverty, there are other benefits to what we do and how we do it.

The work that we do at the Food Forest Project helps to regenerate the land, creating habitat for endangered species, planting trees and vegetation to remove carbon from the atmosphere, whilst maintaining a productive landscape to feed our communities.

Agriculture is the leading cause of biodiversity loss and a significant contributor to climate change – by producing food in a way that enhances biodiversity and mitigates greenhouse gas emissions, we can create food systems that benefit the planet our communities.

Enhancing community wellbeing

The NHS suggests 30 minutes in nature every day to support good mental health and wellbeing. Many of the volunteers, college groups, and visitors who spend time in our community gardens find a sense of peace, well-being, and community spirit. Not only does the wildlife create a sense of optimism and joy, but the opportunity to engage with and support a local charity gives people a sense of purpose.