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.

The NatureArk includes:

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

How it works

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.

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.