Largest UK wildflower grassland to be sown in north Devon

09.02.23

Purple flowers — This project will help to restore some of the 4.5 million acres of grasslands which have been lost nationally over the last 100 years.

The National Trust has announced that the largest ever UK wildflower grassland will be sown across 70 miles of fields in Arlington and Woolacombe over the coming decade.

1.3 tonnes of seed have already been planted. The project aims to create 25,000 hectares of priority habitat by 2025.

The wildflower grassland will boost biodiversity and improve habitats for a variety of species including voles, pollinators and bats.

How is this helping Devon reach net-zero?

Goal FD. The Potential for Land to Address the Climate and Ecological Emergencies is Being Used to Maximum Effect

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