Wilder Churches and Burial Grounds plaque request form

How wildlife friendly is your churchyard or burial ground?

In order to gain a plaque please tell us what you are doing for wildlife in at least 3 of the sections below. Every burial ground is different, so we understand that there will be some actions for wildlife that won't work in your space, especially on smaller sites or those that are regularly used. Don't worry - just tell us about what you can do instead!

Plaques are available to churchyards, burial grounds and faith spaces within the county of Somerset and the Diocese of Bath and Wells (including BaNES). Please be aware that we cannot send plaques outside of this area.

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* 1. What is the name and location of the churchyard, burial ground or faith-associated space you are requesting a plaque for?

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* 2. Section 1 - NATURE-FRIENDLY MANAGMENT
Before you begin taking action for nature in your churchyard, burial ground or faith-associated space it's important to survey the area and ensure you do no harm. Existing habitats are hugely valuable so these need to be the first priority. Churchyards and similar spaces have often been managed differently to surrounding countryside, which means they are more likely to support ancient species-rich grassland and other important habitats.

It's also important to make choices that are beneficial for wildlife in all that you do. Please tell us about the steps you have taken to manage your site for wildlife, by ticking any actions that apply and using the text box.

	We're doing this	Not yet, but we plan to	This isn't an option for our site
Identifying/surveying species already present to help plan management that conserves and enhances value for nature	Identifying/surveying species already present to help plan management that conserves and enhances value for nature We're doing this	Identifying/surveying species already present to help plan management that conserves and enhances value for nature Not yet, but we plan to	Identifying/surveying species already present to help plan management that conserves and enhances value for nature This isn't an option for our site
Choosing native plant species when planting or adding seed	Choosing native plant species when planting or adding seed We're doing this	Choosing native plant species when planting or adding seed Not yet, but we plan to	Choosing native plant species when planting or adding seed This isn't an option for our site
Never use peat	Never use peat We're doing this	Never use peat Not yet, but we plan to	Never use peat This isn't an option for our site
Going chemical free	Going chemical free We're doing this	Going chemical free Not yet, but we plan to	Going chemical free This isn't an option for our site
Avoiding cutting back hedges or vegetation during breeding season (March - September)	Avoiding cutting back hedges or vegetation during breeding season (March - September) We're doing this	Avoiding cutting back hedges or vegetation during breeding season (March - September) Not yet, but we plan to	Avoiding cutting back hedges or vegetation during breeding season (March - September) This isn't an option for our site
Protecting historic features such as ancient trees and walls	Protecting historic features such as ancient trees and walls We're doing this	Protecting historic features such as ancient trees and walls Not yet, but we plan to	Protecting historic features such as ancient trees and walls This isn't an option for our site
Avoiding planting or encouraging invasive species (such as grey squirrels, Spanish bluebells, Himalayan balsam, cherry laurel)	Avoiding planting or encouraging invasive species (such as grey squirrels, Spanish bluebells, Himalayan balsam, cherry laurel) We're doing this	Avoiding planting or encouraging invasive species (such as grey squirrels, Spanish bluebells, Himalayan balsam, cherry laurel) Not yet, but we plan to	Avoiding planting or encouraging invasive species (such as grey squirrels, Spanish bluebells, Himalayan balsam, cherry laurel) This isn't an option for our site
Mowing around areas with grassland fungi or other seasonal species	Mowing around areas with grassland fungi or other seasonal species We're doing this	Mowing around areas with grassland fungi or other seasonal species Not yet, but we plan to	Mowing around areas with grassland fungi or other seasonal species This isn't an option for our site
Using cuttings of grass areas, and removal of cuttings, to support a diversity of wildflowers	Using cuttings of grass areas, and removal of cuttings, to support a diversity of wildflowers We're doing this	Using cuttings of grass areas, and removal of cuttings, to support a diversity of wildflowers Not yet, but we plan to	Using cuttings of grass areas, and removal of cuttings, to support a diversity of wildflowers This isn't an option for our site
Managing different areas in different ways to provide a variety of habitats for wildlife throughout the year	Managing different areas in different ways to provide a variety of habitats for wildlife throughout the year We're doing this	Managing different areas in different ways to provide a variety of habitats for wildlife throughout the year Not yet, but we plan to	Managing different areas in different ways to provide a variety of habitats for wildlife throughout the year This isn't an option for our site

Other actions, plus details of what you are doing to encourage nature-friendly management.

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* 3. Section 2: FOOD
This section is about how much food your churchyard, burial ground or faith-associated space provides for wildlife throughout the year.

	We're doing this	Not yet, but we plan to	This isn't an option for our site
Providing pollen and nectar-rich native flowers	Providing pollen and nectar-rich native flowers We're doing this	Providing pollen and nectar-rich native flowers Not yet, but we plan to	Providing pollen and nectar-rich native flowers This isn't an option for our site
Providing shrubs and trees with nuts and berries	Providing shrubs and trees with nuts and berries We're doing this	Providing shrubs and trees with nuts and berries Not yet, but we plan to	Providing shrubs and trees with nuts and berries This isn't an option for our site
Allowing areas of lawn to grow taller and set seed over summer	Allowing areas of lawn to grow taller and set seed over summer We're doing this	Allowing areas of lawn to grow taller and set seed over summer Not yet, but we plan to	Allowing areas of lawn to grow taller and set seed over summer This isn't an option for our site
Providing areas of vegetation that support important food plants for invertebrates such as butterflies	Providing areas of vegetation that support important food plants for invertebrates such as butterflies We're doing this	Providing areas of vegetation that support important food plants for invertebrates such as butterflies Not yet, but we plan to	Providing areas of vegetation that support important food plants for invertebrates such as butterflies This isn't an option for our site

Other actions, plus details of what you are doing to provide food for wildlife throughout the year.

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* 4. Section 3: SHELTER
This section is about whether your churchyard, burial ground or faith-associated space provides safe places for wildlife to live, hide and hibernate.

	We're doing this	Not yet, but we plan to	This isn't an option for our site
Allowing native creepers such as ivy to grow on vertical surfaces	Allowing native creepers such as ivy to grow on vertical surfaces We're doing this	Allowing native creepers such as ivy to grow on vertical surfaces Not yet, but we plan to	Allowing native creepers such as ivy to grow on vertical surfaces This isn't an option for our site
Leaving dead wood and log piles	Leaving dead wood and log piles We're doing this	Leaving dead wood and log piles Not yet, but we plan to	Leaving dead wood and log piles This isn't an option for our site
Leaving perennial seed heads standing for invertebrates in some areas until spring	Leaving perennial seed heads standing for invertebrates in some areas until spring We're doing this	Leaving perennial seed heads standing for invertebrates in some areas until spring Not yet, but we plan to	Leaving perennial seed heads standing for invertebrates in some areas until spring This isn't an option for our site
Providing a bird, bat, bee or hedgehog box	Providing a bird, bat, bee or hedgehog box We're doing this	Providing a bird, bat, bee or hedgehog box Not yet, but we plan to	Providing a bird, bat, bee or hedgehog box This isn't an option for our site
Creating features for reptiles to bask or use as hibernacula e.g. stone piles or tin sheets	Creating features for reptiles to bask or use as hibernacula e.g. stone piles or tin sheets We're doing this	Creating features for reptiles to bask or use as hibernacula e.g. stone piles or tin sheets Not yet, but we plan to	Creating features for reptiles to bask or use as hibernacula e.g. stone piles or tin sheets This isn't an option for our site
Creating a compost pile using grass cuttings and pruned vegetation, providing habitat for reptiles and other wildlife	Creating a compost pile using grass cuttings and pruned vegetation, providing habitat for reptiles and other wildlife We're doing this	Creating a compost pile using grass cuttings and pruned vegetation, providing habitat for reptiles and other wildlife Not yet, but we plan to	Creating a compost pile using grass cuttings and pruned vegetation, providing habitat for reptiles and other wildlife This isn't an option for our site

Other actions, plus details on the shelter you are providing for wildlife.

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* 5. Section 4: WATER
Does your churchyard, burial ground or faith-associated space help to preserve water resources and provide water for wildlife to drink and as a habitat?

	We're doing this	Not yet, but we plan to	This isn't an option for our site
Wildlife pond (can be large or small) - without fish	Wildlife pond (can be large or small) - without fish We're doing this	Wildlife pond (can be large or small) - without fish Not yet, but we plan to	Wildlife pond (can be large or small) - without fish This isn't an option for our site
Bog garden - or permanently wet area	Bog garden - or permanently wet area We're doing this	Bog garden - or permanently wet area Not yet, but we plan to	Bog garden - or permanently wet area This isn't an option for our site
Provide bird bath, bumblebee watering station or other small area of water for wildlife to drink and wash	Provide bird bath, bumblebee watering station or other small area of water for wildlife to drink and wash We're doing this	Provide bird bath, bumblebee watering station or other small area of water for wildlife to drink and wash Not yet, but we plan to	Provide bird bath, bumblebee watering station or other small area of water for wildlife to drink and wash This isn't an option for our site
Retaining water – e.g. use water butts	Retaining water – e.g. use water butts We're doing this	Retaining water – e.g. use water butts Not yet, but we plan to	Retaining water – e.g. use water butts This isn't an option for our site

Other actions, plus details of what you are doing to provide and preserve water for wildlife.

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* 6. Section 5 - CONNECTIONS and CORRIDORS
We need to develop a Nature Recovery Network that extends into every part of our countryside and urban areas, to allow wildlife to travel, breed and thrive.

	We're doing this	Not yet, but we plan to	This isn't an option for our site
Providing gaps in fences and walls for hedgehogs	Providing gaps in fences and walls for hedgehogs We're doing this	Providing gaps in fences and walls for hedgehogs Not yet, but we plan to	Providing gaps in fences and walls for hedgehogs This isn't an option for our site
Providing a mixed native hedge or stonewall	Providing a mixed native hedge or stonewall We're doing this	Providing a mixed native hedge or stonewall Not yet, but we plan to	Providing a mixed native hedge or stonewall This isn't an option for our site
Minimising light pollution for bats	Minimising light pollution for bats We're doing this	Minimising light pollution for bats Not yet, but we plan to	Minimising light pollution for bats This isn't an option for our site
Managing ditches with wildlife in mind	Managing ditches with wildlife in mind We're doing this	Managing ditches with wildlife in mind Not yet, but we plan to	Managing ditches with wildlife in mind This isn't an option for our site
Talking to neighbouring land managers about what you are doing and why	Talking to neighbouring land managers about what you are doing and why We're doing this	Talking to neighbouring land managers about what you are doing and why Not yet, but we plan to	Talking to neighbouring land managers about what you are doing and why This isn't an option for our site

Other actions, plus details on how you are providing connections and corridors for wildlife.

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* 7. Section 6 - COMMUNITY
Engaging and consulting the community is a vital process when planning any changes to your churchyard or burial ground. Please tell us about anything you've done to engage your community, such as putting up posters and signs, working with local schools, putting on events or running formal consultations or door-to-door questionnaires.

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* 8. YOUR DETAILS - please provide your FULL address if you would like to receive a Wilder Churches plaque and/or wish to hear more from us in the future.

Name

Address

Postcode

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* 9. Which Wilder Churches plaque would you like to recieve?

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* 11. Please use this comment box to tell us about anything you are particularly proud of or interesting wildlife sightings in your churchyard, burial ground or faith related space:

We may use your anonymised comments to inspire others on our website, social media or e-news.

Wilder Churches and Burial Grounds plaque request form

How wildlife friendly is your churchyard or burial ground?

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* 1. What is the name and location of the churchyard, burial ground or faith-associated space you are requesting a plaque for?

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* 3. Section 2: FOODThis section is about how much food your churchyard, burial ground or faith-associated space provides for wildlife throughout the year.

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* 4. Section 3: SHELTERThis section is about whether your churchyard, burial ground or faith-associated space provides safe places for wildlife to live, hide and hibernate.

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* 5. Section 4: WATERDoes your churchyard, burial ground or faith-associated space help to preserve water resources and provide water for wildlife to drink and as a habitat?

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* 6. Section 5 - CONNECTIONS and CORRIDORSWe need to develop a Nature Recovery Network that extends into every part of our countryside and urban areas, to allow wildlife to travel, breed and thrive.

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* 8. YOUR DETAILS - please provide your FULL address if you would like to receive a Wilder Churches plaque and/or wish to hear more from us in the future.

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* 9. Which Wilder Churches plaque would you like to recieve?

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* 11. Please use this comment box to tell us about anything you are particularly proud of or interesting wildlife sightings in your churchyard, burial ground or faith related space:We may use your anonymised comments to inspire others on our website, social media or e-news.

* 3. Section 2: FOOD
This section is about how much food your churchyard, burial ground or faith-associated space provides for wildlife throughout the year.

* 4. Section 3: SHELTER
This section is about whether your churchyard, burial ground or faith-associated space provides safe places for wildlife to live, hide and hibernate.

* 5. Section 4: WATER
Does your churchyard, burial ground or faith-associated space help to preserve water resources and provide water for wildlife to drink and as a habitat?

* 6. Section 5 - CONNECTIONS and CORRIDORS
We need to develop a Nature Recovery Network that extends into every part of our countryside and urban areas, to allow wildlife to travel, breed and thrive.

* 11. Please use this comment box to tell us about anything you are particularly proud of or interesting wildlife sightings in your churchyard, burial ground or faith related space:

We may use your anonymised comments to inspire others on our website, social media or e-news.