What is the Challenge?

The Business Bird Challenge began in 1994 and is a unique partnership between businesses, the BTO and local communities which encourages biodiversity on business and industrial sites. Held every two years, the Challenge has become a celebration of environmental initiatives by businesses throughout the UK, in the categories of Conservation, Community and Birds.

Who can participate?

A wide variety of companies enter the Challenge. Sites range from working quarries, power stations and oil refineries, to research establishments, company headquarters and restored nature reserves. Categories include Wetland, Quarry, Commercial and Research and Light Industry, but are tailored to allow for the largest diversity of participants, so that each site has a good opportunity to win. The Challenge is not just for big businesses, it is about maximising the potential of business sites for birds and other wildlife whatever the size.