Resolve to do things for nature in 2026

Helen Moffatt suggests seven simple suggestions for welcoming nature to your plot

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It's traditional at this time of year to make resolutions - often it's traditional to not keep them too! But what if we agreed to do something that wasn't just good for us, but helping nature - would that provide more of an incentive to stick to it?Often referred to as green resolutions, these pledges look at our way of life - the way we shop, travel, eat and run our homes, all done with the added benefit of helping the planet in some way.

By making changes in our outdoor spaces, we can support the wildlife that lives there and depends upon it. As well as the satisfaction this can bring, the time spent outdoors will help us too, from the physical exertion of the work, to the mental benefits of spending time outside.

Here's just a few things you could do - some really simple, others a little more involved. The choice is yours, but all will help.