Stroud landscape project

Nature in the UK is in trouble with many species in serious decline. The Stroud landscape project aims to reverse this by creating more spaces for nature and making our network of wildlife sites bigger, better and more joined up.
With the town of Stroud at the centre, the Stroud landscape project extends as far as Crickley Hill in the north to Wotton-under-Edge in the south. Within this there are amazing calcareous grasslands and ancient beech woodlands. The area is renowned for its rare species like the Duke of Burgundy butterfly, pasque flower and greater horseshoe bats.
What's happening?
We're in danger of losing these precious plants and animals from the west Cotswolds for ever. Important habitats are being lost through intensive farming and pressures from developers. It's not too late to save nature if we act quickly and work together at a large scale. If we provide plants and animals with the right conditions they will come back from the brink, and we'll be able to pass on a healthier natural environment to the next generation.
Making space
The project aims to create and improve grassland habitats, restore woodlands and establish wildlife corridors that allow plants and animals to move. We're working with partners and landowners to make this happen.
Stroud Landscape Project newsletter - summer 2021 (PDF / 1.8MB) download

Stroud landscape appeal
We need your help to make more space for nature in south Gloucestershire. Together, we can change the fortunes for wildlife by creating and connecting habitats and encouraging more nature-friendly farming.
Creating wildflower meadows: year one
- 7 sites
- 7.5 ha of private land
- 275 kg of seed harvested
- 11 ha sown with harvested seed
Latest news


Grant scheme boosts nature
A grant scheme provided by the Cotswolds National Landscape brings a welcome boost to nature and the Stroud landscape project.
Case studies
The Stroud landscape project is fighting climate change by making more space for nature in the west Cotswolds. You can read more about what we've been up to in our case studies.
" I care passionately about the wildlife in the Cotswolds. By working together we can create a more healthy, beautiful and natural landscape."