83% of Rother falls within the High Weald National Landscape (formally High Weald AONB), and a further 7% protected by other conservation designations. Woodland coverage, with over 15% of the district being ancient woodland, means Rother has higher than average levels of carbon being stored (or sequestered). Whilst this is very positive, the UK is one of the most nature-depleted countries in the world. Species and habitat protection and restoration are required at scale to tackle the nature emergency, address climate impacts and bring broader benefits to people.

If you own or care for any green spaces, from a window box to a woodland, you can help to make Rother a welcome space for nature.

Explore this section for advice and actions you can take to halt the decline of land and marine species and increase biodiversity.