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Species Recovery for Plants and Fungi

Plantlife is leading recovery work of threatened species. We share our expertise in habitat management best practices in encouraging wild plants and fungi to grow and thrive.

Our recent work is guidance to support local authorities in Scotland in designing Nature Networks that deliver for plants, fungi, and planet.

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Our Work

Species we are Working with in Scotland
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Species we are Working with in Scotland

From our work deep in the forests of the Caledonian Pine woods to the wild north coast – species are at the very heart of what we do.

Fen Orchid Programme

Fen Orchid Programme

A more than 10 years programme of increasing the population of the Fen Orchid in the UK lead by Plantlife.

Design your LNRS to Deliver for Plants and Fungi

Design your LNRS to Deliver for Plants and Fungi

Drive positive change for your local wildlife and local communities with Plantlife's LNRS Local Nature Recovery Strategy guidance.

Blogs

Orchid on the Brink of Extinction Returns to the Wild

Orchid on the Brink of Extinction Returns to the Wild

A journey to return one of the UK's rarest wildflowers to the wild has made a major step to success.

Wonderful wildflowers to spot in the UK this winter
A close up of a few snowdrops. The white flower heads bow with a droplet of water sitting on the main flower. The flowers hard tipped leaves are visible behind the pretty white petals.

Wonderful wildflowers to spot in the UK this winter

Though we typically associate wildflowers with spring and summer, some species thrive in the colder months.

How many fungus species are there?
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How many fungus species are there?

Recent studies have revealed that there's so much fungi out there that we don't know about. But how do we know this? Rachel Inhester, from our science team, tells us why.

Downloadable Management Guides