an economic and environmental partnership
The Isle of Wight’s local countryside management project,
Looks after countryside and green spaces on the Isle of Wight;
Helps people improve land they manage;
Runs activities and events;
Improves accessibilty to the...
Natural Enterprise hosts the Island Rivers Catchment Partnership, bringing together organisations, landowners, community groups and local people with a shared interest in protecting and improving the Isle of Wight’s rivers, streams and...
The Newport Rivers Group is a partnership of organisations and individuals who share a common goal of improving and enhancing the three rivers that flow through Newport for people and wildlife alike.
The group is hosted by Natural Enterprise and...
Invasive Non-native Species
The Isle of Wight supports a rich and distinctive natural environment, with rivers, wetlands, woodlands and coastal habitats supporting a wide range of native wildlife. Invasive non-native species can place...
Natural Enterprise has been collecting seeds from various Gift to Nature sites, germinating and growing them on. These trees have then been used to build our own tree nursery, alongside trees which have been donated from the Woodland Trust, our...
Tree Giveaway
In 2022, we worked with the Isle of Wight Council’s ‘tree giveaway’ project, in which 500 trees were given to Island residents as part of the Council's commitment to support biodiversity gain and net zero....
We currently have three Gift to Nature sites which host a community orchard.
Merstone Station
Based along the Blackwater to Merstone cycle track, Merstone community orchard is well placed for explorers to relax and recharge… and maybe...
Plant more trees!
The Big Tree Plant was a national project, launched in December 2010, to increase the number of trees planted in towns, cities and neighbourhoods throughout England. The scheme encouraged and supported people to establish,...
The Gift To Nature Community Tree Nursery is a community led nursery growing native trees from seeds collected around the Isle of Wight.
Based at Shide Meadows in Newport, the nursery brings together volunteers, local knowledge and...
Our Gift to Nature Rangers have put together a guide to help you choose the best option when considering what trees to plant. You can download the free guide here.
Planting a tree is a fantastic way to help nature. This quick guide will ensure your tree has the best chance of thriving.