Campaign urges Britons to \'make friends\' with slugs and snails for the benefits they bring to ecosystems and gardens

Published: 14 March 2024 at 03:16

Environment

The Royal Horticultural Society and the Wildlife Trusts are advocating for a campaign to change negative perceptions of slugs and snails, highlighting their positive contributions to ecosystems by recycling nutrients and serving as food sources for other wildlife. Of the around 150 species in the UK, only a small fraction are problematic for gardeners, with most feeding on decaying matter. Tips include creating habitats for predators, choosing resilient plants, and avoiding pesticides to support the creatures.

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Wildlife trust plans 'image makeover' for slugs and snails

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Britons should 'make friends' with slugs and snails in their gardens, charities say

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