Habitat connectivity
Scotland is one of the most nature-depleted countries in the world. Only 14% of habitats important for wildlife are currently in good condition across the UK and one in nine Scottish species are threatened with extinction. One of the biggest reasons?
Fragmentation. When habitats become isolated islands, wildlife cannot move, feed, breed or adapt to a changing climate
Wildlife corridors change that: hedgerows, grasslands, wetlands, gardens and green spaces. Connected networks of habitat allow species to move freely through the landscape, between woodlands, wetlands, grasslands and gardens. single well-managed hedgerow can support over 2,000 species. Joined up across a landscape, the impact is enormous.
Our wildlife corridors working group is identifying practical opportunities to create and strengthen these connections across Midlothian.
🗺️ Explore our interactive map
See Midlothian’s habitat connectivity opportunity areas for yourself.
Want to get involved? Whether you manage land, run a community group or simply want to understand what's possible in your area, we would love to hear from you.