The crisis affecting nature is as great as the climate crisis. Caring for creation means looking after our land for the benefit of nature and people.
Church of England guidance
Churchyard Wildlife and Biodiversity
Churches and their churchyards are an important part of the diverse natural habitat of England.
We can help you look after and promote the wildlife and biodiversity in your churchyard.
Wildlife in your churchyardManaging glebe land for biodiversity and climate
This guidance note for dioceses aims to help the people who deal with decisions on glebe, to endorse and adopt policies that embed issues of nature and climate into their decision-making
Download our guidanceTrees
Trees are a traditional and valuable feature in your churchyard. They create character and support wildlife.
We can help you take good care of them.
Care for your TreesResources to help you
Get involved
Churches Count on Nature 2024
Churches Count on Nature 2024 (8-16 June) is part of Love Your Burial Ground Week, focusing on the brilliant wildlife to be found in churchyards and chapel yards. It is a is a joint initiative promoted by Caring for God’s Acre, the Church of England, the Church in Wales and A Rocha UK.
Get involvedCommunion Forest
The Communion Forest is a global initiative comprising local activities of forest protection, tree growing and eco-system restoration undertaken by provinces, dioceses and individual churches across the Anglican Communion to safeguard creation.
Learn moreWild Christian
The Wild Christian programme is for individuals and families who want to enjoy and learn about nature together, take practical action at home and in their local areas, and join with other voices for national impact
Explore moreIn Conversation series from the Church Commissioners Rural Assets team
In Conversation – with Richard Castle
Richard Castle speaks about his relationships with local landowners, RSPB and Natural England in the pursuit to preserve and enhance natural marshes, while running a successful business that is underpinned by a variegated take on conservation agriculture.
Richard CastleIn Conversation - with Jim Campbell
Jim Campbell walks us through responsible farming practices, his attraction to the farming community, local engagement, and honesty in how we farm now and in the future.
Jim CampbellIn Conversation – with Scott Norris
Scott Norris explains his new occupation of Tan House Farm as an opportunity to manage agricultural land responsibly, and to raise environmental standards through carbon audits and consider on-the-ground actions.
Scott NorrisIn Conversation – with Paul Temple
Paul Temple speaks about the intellectual challenge of farming, data, engaging the next generation and the policies he’d like to see to support environmentally conscious farming practices.
Paul Temple
