Residents are being encouraged to get involved in Gloucestershire Biodiversity Week 2025, running from 22 May to 31 May.
It is being coordinated by Gloucestershire County Council and joined by environmental organisations across the county. This year’s theme highlights the crucial role of soil in supporting our nature and wildlife.
Soil is essential for growing food and supporting biodiversity but it is often overlooked. The week hopes to highlight simple ways that residents can find out more about soil health to create thriving local green spaces.
The Biodiversity Week initiative, first introduced in 2024, coincides with International Day for Biodiversity on 22 May and Gloucestershire’s half-term break. There are events on throughout the county to get adults and children involved in keeping soils healthy. You can find your local event here: https://www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/biodiversity-events
In Gloucestershire, Biodiversity Week will have a strong focus on composting as a way to make healthy soil. Around 15 per cent of people in Gloucestershire already compost, but those who don’t will be given simple, practical advice on how to start, with a limited number of discounted compost bins available through gloucestershirerecycles.com/composting
The week hopes to highlight the benefits of composting at home and help you to get started. Composting is a great way to support biodiversity and save money on compost.
For more information on Biodiversity Week and to see what events are planned, please visit the webpage.
David Owen, director of economy and environment at Gloucestershire County Council, said: “Gloucestershire Biodiversity Week is a fantastic opportunity to raise awareness of soil health and encourage residents to take simple steps, like composting, to improve biodiversity in their own gardens and outdoor spaces. We hope to see communities across the county getting involved to help nurture and protect our natural environment.”
