Rebecca Atkinson, New scheme to enhance biodiversity in museum gardens, Museums Association,
Museums for Nature will pilot with eight museums before rolling out to wider sector.
The Natural History Museum, London, has launched a scheme to enhance biodiversity in museum gardens and grounds in collaboration with local communities.
In its first year, Museums for Nature will work with eight museums from the Real World Science network to create pollinator-friendly habitats and resilient planning schemes before rolling out across the wider sector.
The scheme supports museums to map existing habitats and identify interventions to enhance biodiversity across their gardens, while engaging communities to play an active role through community science and hands-on action.