Biodiversity Action – Whiteshill and Ruscombe Parish Council

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.

Swift Project

The Biodiversity Action have received a grant of £1600 from Stroud District Council to put in place a swift project with 12 locations for swift boxes and callers. Further information to come.

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