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NatureArk fully built showing amphibian refuge (wet habitat), butterfly roost, rot hole and coal tit box

NatureArk fully built showing hedgehog hideaway (dry habitat), bee nesting sites and invertebrate hotel

NatureArk®

The NatureArk planter is a convenient way to support wildlife, from bees to hedgehogs and everything in between. It is the mid-size unit in our range, suited to a number of outdoor spaces, from private gardens to educational settings and community areas.

Just add plants! NatureArk is supplied with the habitat materials required for a range of species, including topsoil, deadwood and reservoir clay – worth £155*.

The NatureArk includes:

Hedgehog house
Bee hotel
Butterfly house
Amphibian refuge
Invertebrate hotel
Small mammal nest box
Coal tit box
Rot hole
Wet habitat reservoir
Deadwood zone
Soil habitat
Planting areas
FREE Topsoil
FREE Reservoir clay
FREE Deadwood

£399.95

Free delivery

Colour

Untreated
Red Cedar Stained
Chestnut Stain
Dark Oak Stain
Lavender Stain
Lilac Stain
Green Stain
Blue Stain

Clear

"Not only has BioScapes helped believe housing work toward our environmental objectives, but we’ve also benefitted the local community and helped people get involved in enhancing the environment."
Andrea Baxter, Environmental Manager, believe housing

How it works

As seen in our installation demonstration video, the NatureArk contains a number of habitats that enable multiple species to coexist and interact as they would in a natural ecosystem.

This includes a removeable integrated wet and dry habitat, together with a water reservoir, as well as central and side planting areas. It has full ground contact giving connectivity from the integrated deadwood habitat and planting areas to the surrounding ecosystem.

Its unique design allows the roots of all plants to access water in the reservoirs, but also find their way down the sides and into the ground below.

Click on the video below for a demonstration of how simple it is to install a NatureArk.

Designed to protect a variety of species

Deadwood habitat – approx. 20 litres

A cool, damp shelter that is attractive to amphibians, invertebrates, arthropods, and reptiles.
Located in the centre of the NatureArk but with access to the ground below and to the outside of the unit.
Protected by the side planting areas.

Wet habitats and dry habitat

Specially designed for small mammals, hedgehogs and amphibians.
Located at each end of the unit.
Sheltered by the deadwood habitat which provides insulation, protection from predators and reduces external noises which can disturb wildlife.

Core reservoir – approx. 20 litres

Positioned above the deadwood habitat to provide additional shelter, keeping the centre dry for species preferring a drier environment.
Provides an additional wet habitat and is designed to overflow into the separate wet habitat unit below, keeping it moist for species requiring this type of environment.

Main planting area – approx. 260 litres

The topsoil/growing media used here provides insulation and protection to the deadwood habitat below.
For recommendations of native species that are suitable for attracting pollinators, take a look at our planting list.

Specifications

Constructed from untreated timber to avoid the presence of unwanted chemicals, it will naturally decompose over time to further enrich its surroundings.

Height: 50cm
Length: (front to back): 93cm
Width (front face): 116cm

Installation instructions are included

Patents granted: GB 2588793 & GB 2577671

*Package includes free topsoil, deadwood and clay to fill your NatureArk, plus free delivery, total value of £155 (inc.VAT)