Wilder Business Network - Benefits

Wildlife-Friendly Business Guide

Businesses play a key role in protecting nature. Cornwall Wildlife Trust’s Wildlife-Friendly Business Guide provides practical steps to make your operations more sustainable while benefiting local wildlife.

What’s Inside:

Simple Actions for All Business Types: Implement straightforward measures to reduce environmental footprints, such as minimizing energy consumption and adopting eco-friendly practices.​

Creating Wildlife-Friendly Spaces: Transform your business premises by planting native flora, installing birdhouses, and developing green areas that serve as habitats for local species.​

Engaging Staff and Customers in Conservation: Foster a culture of environmental stewardship by involving employees and clients in conservation initiatives, educational workshops, and community events.​

Sourcing Sustainably and Reducing Waste: Commit to responsible procurement by choosing sustainable suppliers and implementing waste reduction strategies, including recycling programs and composting.

Every Action Counts!

Making small changes, such as planting wildflowers or reducing plastic, can have a significant impact on Cornwall’s wildlife and wild places.

Receive Our Wildlife Magazines

Inspire your staff, customers, or guests with stories and updates from Cornwall’s wild places. Our member magazine is delivered three times a year, alongside Wildlife Watch for children, helping everyone connect with the nature around them.

• Share the beauty and importance of Cornwall’s wildlife
• Engage people of all ages with inspiring stories and seasonal updates
• Choose how many magazines you’d like to receive when you join

Perfect for welcome packs in holiday homes, placed in meeting rooms, or gifted to staff, each issue is a chance to spark a love for nature and share the incredible work you make possible.

What’s On’ Online Guide

Stay up to date with Cornwall Wildlife Trust’s ‘What’s On’ Online Guide, your go-to resource for upcoming events, wildlife talks, conservation activities, and nature-based experiences across Cornwall.

• Family-friendly nature events
• Guided wildlife walks
• Conservation & volunteer opportunities
• Expert talks & workshops

Networking Opportunities 

Connect with like-minded local businesses that share your ethics and values. Through the Wilder Business Network, you’ll have the opportunity to:

• Build meaningful partnerships and collaborations
• Support and promote sustainable business practices
• Access to the Wilder Business Network LinkedIn group

Together, we can strengthen our businesses, support each other, and protect the landscapes and wildlife that make Cornwall so special. 

Choosing the right membership

There are a few key differences between each membership level, with additional benefits available as you move up.

• Chough Members get a digital Wild Wonders of Cornwall guide to share with your audience.
• Beaver and Humpback Members can white-label the guide with their own branding and receive free printed copies to hand out to customers or guests.
• Humpback Members also enjoy an in-person visit to provide tailored wildlife-friendly advice on site, a photo opportunity when we present your certificate, and a desktop site wildlife survey.

Exclusive On-Site Wildlife Advice & Certificate Presentation 

Humpback members will have the opportunity to receive an in-person visit from our team, delivering tailored wildlife advice to help you enhance your site and attract more nature to your surroundings.

What’s Included?

• Receive a formal certificate recognising your commitment to Cornwall’s wildlife
• Capture the moment with a photo opportunity to showcase your support on social media
• Get expert, on-site guidance with personalised advice to make your space better for wildlife
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• This is a fantastic way to celebrate your support while gaining practical tips to make your site even more wildlife-friendly! 🌿