Posts Tagged ‘biodiversity’
We Won CIRIA’S Biodiversity Challenge Award in Innovation for Nature!
The urgency is clear: since the 1930s, 97% of wildflower meadows have been lost, a decline felt most acutely in urban areas (Kew Gardens, 2017). With 80% of the global population now residing in cities, it is more critical than ever that urban residents can engage with and learn from nature (IBISWorld, 2023). We frequently…
Read MoreInfluencing Legislation and Making a Home for Nature in the Most Unlikely of Places – Site Hoarding
In the midst of cranes, scaffolding and temporary fencing, construction sites often feel like the least likely places to find nature. But what if they weren’t? What if these in-between spaces—so often overlooked—could become vibrant, biodiverse pockets of life? At Vertical Meadow, we see site hoardings not as barriers, but as blank canvases. And we…
Read MoreDownload INaturalist and Show Us What You Find on the Wall!
Many of our Vertical Meadows are now listed as specific locations on INaturalist. Download INaturalist on Iphone Download INaturalist on Android We’d love for people to start registering what they find! iNaturalist is one of the world’s most powerful tools for documenting biodiversity. Every observation—whether it’s a bee, bird, or bryophyte—helps scientists, conservationists, and communities…
Read MoreBNG, One Year On
As we look back on the first anniversary of the UK’s Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) policy, Vertical Meadow stands at the forefront of integrating genuine ecological value into urban landscapes. Our living walls transcend mere aesthetics; they serve as vital habitats that contribute directly to biodiversity enhancement. Understanding Biodiversity Net Gain The BNG policy, enacted…
Read MoreNew Year, New Shoots
Growing Biodiversity in 2025 As we step into 2025, the team at Vertical Meadow is filled with excitement for the opportunities ahead. We replaced our trial panels at VMHQ before Christmas and were inspired upon seeing new shoots when we arrived back in the new year! Creating Sustainable Green Spaces At Vertical Meadow, we integrate…
Read MoreBiodiversity Net Gain – Solutions for Developers and Designers
Last week, we hosted a panel discussion focusing on Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) – where we deliberated the complexities of balancing development with biodiversity conservation. We debated over whether BNG could result in less than optimal nature-based solutions being delivered in urban development projects and weighed up how collaboration between developers, local authorities, environmental organisations…
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