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 host the Island Rivers Catchment Partnership. This brings together local people and organisations to plan and deliver positive actions that will improve our water environment.
The natural water quality of the Island’s...
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...
An invasive non-native species is any non-native animal or plant that has the ability to spread causing damage to the environment, the economy, our health and the way we live.
Natural Enterprise are leading the campaign to remove Himalayan balsam...
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,...
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.