See our 6 exclusive countryside support packages below
Join thousands of others supporting British conservation and The Countryside Store’s hedge planting scheme.
Hedgerows offer an imperative wildlife corridor for Deer, Birds, Foxes, Badgers and many other mammals as well as protecting livestock, absorbing carbon dioxide and offering valuable protection against flooding.
Hedgerow planting often gets overlooked by tree planting schemes, but The Countryside Store believes they have just as much, if not more to offer within our countryside’s landscapes.
Let’s bring them back.
As a supporter, you will be sponsoring a sapling that will be planted by us at The Countryside Store. You will receive the coordinates of the sapling’s location, the species planted and a supporter’s pack detailing the import work carried out by planting schemes and wildlife conservation. You will also receive a ‘Plant a pencil’! when you finish with the pencils you simply plant them in soil and watch them grow.
As a supporter, you will also receive a Countryside Store 2022 Calendar filled with inspirational countryside photographs.
The Countryside Store plants a variety of mixed, native saplings with a bamboo cane & a spiral guard to reduce the risk of damage by pest species.
All saplings are purchased from growers within the UK and planted in a variety of locations.
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Join thousands of others supporting Squirrels with our fantastic Squirrel starter pack.
Encourage squirrels to your garden with this hand built, squirrel/bird picnic bench offering hours of entertainment to wildlife watchers.
Why?
The population of UK red squirrels has fallen from a one-time high of 3.5 million to under 140,000 compared to an estimate of 2.5 million greys.
Red squirrels are now unfortunately an endangered species in the UK due to the loss of their woodland habitat and the introduction of the American grey.
Let’s bring them back.
Both red and grey squirrels have a part to play in our ecosystem with both species helping to distribute seeds. Red squirrels however are a particularly important asset in the regeneration of pine woodlands and forests. Red squirrels are specially adapted to hunt out pinecones and feed on the seeds found within. The grey squirrels tend to prefer broadleaf woodland where many other animals can do the job of spreading the seeds, such as birds and ground foraging mammals.
Included in your Squirrel starter pack is a wonderful Living Nature soft Red Squirrel toy, a squirrel picnic bench that allows your furry friend to sample the delights on offer while enjoying the view, a supporter’s certificate with the recipient’s name and the name you choose for your adopted soft Squirrel toy, a Red Squirrel factoid sheet pack with identification tips, how to encourage a Squirrels to your garden and how to support the growth of Red Squirrel numbers.
As a supporter, you will also receive a Countryside Store 2022 Calendar filled with inspirational countryside photographs.
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Join thousands of others supporting British Birdlife with our fantastic Bird bundle.
Encourage Birds to your garden with a window watcher bird feeder.
Why?
Studies show that there has been a rapid reduction in our rural and urban songbird population over the last 50 years.
Wild birds (including songbirds) are bio-indicators, their population numbers are a good reflection of the general health of our wildlife in the wider countryside.
New house builds, habitat destruction, the rise in predator numbers, and vehicles are just a few factors that have a negative impact on our British bird population.
Let’s bring them back.
Simple gestures can make a huge difference to bird numbers. Regular feeding will not only encourage birds to your home but will allow positive population growth in your area.
Included in your British Bird bundle is a wonderful Living Nature soft Barn Owl toy, a supporter’s certificate with the recipient’s name and the name you choose for your adopted soft Barn Owl, a British Bird factoid pack with identification tips, how to encourage birds to your garden and how to support the growth of UK bird numbers.
As a supporter, you will also receive a Countryside Store 2022 Calendar filled with inspirational countryside photographs.
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Join thousands of other young supporters learning about British farming.
Why?
Britain is on the verge of a farming crisis unless we educate and encourage more young people to get involved with agriculture.
Almost a third of primary school pupils think cheese is made from plants and over a quarter think fish fingers come from pigs or chickens, with nearly 1 in 10 secondary school pupils believing tomatoes are grown underground!.
The British agricultural industry is changing, and The Countryside Store believes there are many fantastic opportunities for young people to get involved.
Included in your fact pack is a wonderful Living Nature highland cow toy, a supporter’s certificate with the recipient’s name and the name you choose for your adopted soft Highland cow. You will also receive a wonderful book ‘A year on Adam Henson’s farm’ detailing the highs and lows of farming in the Cotswolds.
As a supporter, you will also receive a Countryside Store 2022 Calendar filled with inspirational countryside photographs.
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Join thousands of others supporting British conservation, bees, and butterflies with our fantastic conservation pack.
Encourage butterflies, bees, and other beauties to your garden with The Countryside Store’s wildflower seed pack and insect hotel.
Why?
It is no secret that British insects are on the decline. Bees, butterflies, and other insects are crucial to our environment and are often bio-indicators, their population numbers are a good reflection of the general health of our wildlife in the wider countryside.
Let’s bring them back.
Simple gestures can make a huge difference to insect numbers. You don’t need a big garden to make a difference just some clever thinking and inspirational ideas.
Included in your conservation bundle is a brilliant seed bomb kit that can be sown directly into the ground, hanging baskets or window boxes, you will also receive a bug hotel to encourage beautiful British wildlife to your garden. A supporter’s pack will also be included offering creative ways to support British wildlife, a factoid pack with identification tips, how to encourage butterflies and bees to your garden.
As a supporter, you will also receive a Countryside Store 2022 Calendar filled with inspirational countryside photographs.
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Join thousands of others supporting the humble hedgehog with our fantastic hedgehog hamper.
Encourage Hedgehogs to your home with this hand-built, humble hedgehog house.
Why?
Hedgehogs are in decline in Britain and are now classed as “Vulnerable” on the Britain’s red list of mammals. The latest State of Britain’s hedgehogs report that numbers of hedgehogs have fallen by up to 31% in urban areas and 50% in rural areas in the last 20 years.
Let’s bring them back.
The simple act of installing a Hedgehog house in your garden could provide shelter to a vulnerable Hog that may otherwise end up living in an unsafe location.
Our handmade hedgehog house can provide a safe space that will bring hours of enjoyment to your family.
Included in your Hedgehog hamper is a wonderful Living Nature soft Hedgehog toy, a purpose built handmade hedgehog house, designed to keep your new visitor safe and warm, a supporter’s certificate with the recipient’s name and the name you choose for your adopted soft Hedgehog toy, a Hedgehog factoid sheet pack with identification tips, how to encourage a Hedgehog to your home and how to create the perfect hedgehog habitat.
As a supporter, you will also receive a Countryside Store 2022 Calendar filled with inspirational countryside photographs.
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