Welcome to the Natural Basingstoke website

Conservation activities have been a bit off  and on this last work season 20-21 but we are hoping to get back to normal over the summer ready for Autumn 2021.

 More news on groups and activities as soon as we have it.

Feel free to brouse the site for details of a voluntary nature conservation group in your area  or if you want to know more about what  groups are doing, go to the Conservation Groups and Sites page.

or scroll through the index of groups and see what interests you >>>

Natural Basingstoke supports and represents the 19 local community nature conservation groups in the borough.Working with the Borough Council we provide training, equipment, development skills  and management resources to maximise the biodiversity value of our public green spaces.

We work with the Borough Council, Hampshire County Council, local companies and other conservation bodies, to promote the  protection, enjoyment and understanding of wildlife and the natural environment in our borough. Our objectives are listed below.

Please feel free to get in touch if you would like more information about who we are and what we do.

Mick Hook. Chair, Natural Basingstoke

There are  three  themes to our activities :

• Conservation – Acting  as a champion and a voice for nature,  to create, restore, maintain and expand a network of wildlife-rich habitats throughout the area.  more..

• Community – Our member groups are made up of local volunteers who deliver hands ­on community ­led conservation. more...

• Consultation – We work with the local authority and build partnerships to protect and promote the biodiversity of our green spaces.