Biodiversity in Whiteshill and Ruscombe
Biodiversity refers to the wide variety of plants, animals, and microorganisms that call our planet home, as well as the ecosystems they form. In Whiteshill and Ruscombe, we are fortunate to live in an area rich with natural beauty and diverse wildlife. From our woodlands and meadows to the hedgerows and streams, the biodiversity in our parish plays an essential role in keeping our environment healthy and vibrant.
However, like many areas across the country, the wildlife and habitats in Whiteshill and Ruscombe face pressures from human activities and climate change. It’s crucial that we, as a community, work together to protect the species and natural spaces that make our parish special.
This page is dedicated to raising awareness of the biodiversity in our area, how it benefits us, and what we can all do to help preserve it. Whether it’s by supporting local wildlife projects, making our gardens more wildlife-friendly, or simply appreciating the beauty of nature around us, every small action can make a big difference.
Let’s work together to protect and enhance the biodiversity that makes Whiteshill and Ruscombe such a wonderful place to live.
Community Wild Spaces registered with the Butterfly Conservation
Ruscombe Chapel graveyard
Village Green:
November 2025: Village Green cut for the winter and planted up with –
PLANTS: – betony, cowslip, birds foot trefoil, clover, knapweeds, hollyhocks, linaria, teasels, evening primrose
SEEDS: – betony, cowslip, evening primrose, knapweed, red, campion, wild basil, corn marigold, goats beard, field poppy, corncockle, nigella, foxglove, field scabious, hawkbit, ladys, bedstraw, yellow rattle
St Pauls Churchyard
Whiteshill Orchard
Ruscombe Spring
Useful links
Butterfly Conservation: Home page | Butterfly Conservation
Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust: Home | Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust
Caring for Gods Acre: Caring For God’s Acre – the conservation charity for burial grounds across the UK – Protecting Wildlife, Preserving Heritage, Involving People
