Allotments are also an increasingly important resource for wildlife. Many of the plants and animals that struggle to survive on intensively managed farmland find a refuge on allotment sites.

English Nature's "Wildlife on allotments" leaflet will help you enhance the conservation value of your allotment, while continuing to cultivate it for fruit and vegetables. It is available as a pdf download using the document link.

English Nature can also provide advice if you  discover a protected species on your site.