Practical Action for nature

Delivering environmental projects that enhance biodiversity, create habitat and improve greenspaces across South Wales.

We design and deliver practical environmental projects that improve greenspaces, support biodiversity and create better habitats for wildlife.

Working with housing providers, businesses, schools, community organisations and other partners, we help turn environmental ambitions into practical improvements on the ground — from tree planting and habitat creation to wildflower areas, sustainable drainage features and the enhancement of existing greenspaces.

Projects are shaped around the individual site, with a focus on practical interventions that can be established, maintained and provide long-term environmental value.

Biodiversity & Habitat Enhancement

We improve the ecological value of outdoor spaces by creating and enhancing habitats for wildlife, introducing native and wildlife-friendly planting, and finding practical opportunities to support greater biodiversity within existing landscapes.

Tree Planting & Greener Spaces

We create greener, more resilient spaces through tree and woodland planting, helping establish new habitats while improving the environmental value of community spaces, housing estates and other landscapes.

Sustainable Water & Landscapes

We incorporate practical approaches to sustainable water management into our projects, using features such as rain gardens, rainwater harvesting and sustainable drainage to manage rainfall while creating attractive, planted spaces that benefit wildlife.

Environmental Education & Engagement

We help people connect with the natural environment through practical projects, outdoor learning and volunteering, giving schools, communities and organisations opportunities to understand biodiversity and take an active role in improving their local environment.

Environmental Sustainability

  • Tiny Forests

    Working in partnership with Valleys to Coast, we created a new Tiny Forest in Sarn, planting 600 native trees to establish a diverse new woodland habitat. The project transformed an open greenspace into a developing ecosystem that will provide food and shelter for wildlife, increase biodiversity and deliver lasting environmental value as the woodland matures.

  • Zero Emission Grounds Maintenance

    We use zero-emission battery-powered machinery across our grounds maintenance and landscaping operations, reducing exhaust emissions, noise pollution and reliance on fossil fuels.

    Since 2023, we've delivered over 4,000 services using battery-powered equipment, demonstrating that professional grounds maintenance can be delivered in a cleaner, quieter and more environmentally responsible way.

  • Habitat Creation

    We create and enhance habitats that provide food, shelter and nesting opportunities for local wildlife. From wildlife boxes and native planting to woodland, wildflower and wetland features, we look for practical ways to increase biodiversity and strengthen the ecological value of the spaces we work in.

  • Biodiversity Enhancement

    We improve the biodiversity of the spaces we work in by introducing more diverse planting, creating opportunities for wildlife and adapting how landscapes are managed. Our approach focuses on practical changes that help greenspaces support a greater variety of plants, insects, birds and other wildlife over the long term.

  • Rainwater Harvesting

    We incorporate rainwater harvesting into our projects to capture and reuse rainfall that would otherwise enter drainage systems. Collected water can be used to support planting and growing spaces, reducing reliance on mains water while helping manage surface water more sustainably.

  • Composting and Green Waste

    We aim to keep organic materials in use wherever possible, composting suitable green waste and returning it to the growing cycle. We also incorporate composting facilities into our community gardens, helping communities turn garden and food waste into a useful resource while reducing waste and supporting more sustainable growing.

  • Local and Circular Economy

    We aim to keep more of our spending and resources within the communities where we work, using local suppliers and businesses wherever practical. We also look for opportunities to reuse materials, reduce waste and keep resources in circulation for longer, supporting a more local and circular approach to the way we deliver our work.

  • Environmental Education

    We work with schools, young people and training providers to build understanding of biodiversity, sustainability and the natural environment through practical, hands-on experiences. Through our partnership with ITEC Skills, we also support learners to develop environmental awareness and practical experience, helping create pathways into employment and future careers within the green industries.

Work with us

Looking to improve biodiversity, enhance an existing greenspace or deliver an environmental project?

We work with businesses, housing providers, schools, public bodies and community organisations across South Wales to develop and deliver practical environmental improvements that create lasting value for people and nature.

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