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Wildflowers Return to Cumbria Hay Meadow
26 Sep
Summary
- 1,500 wildflower plants to be introduced to a Cumbrian hay meadow.
- Project aims to reintroduce native species lost to farming practices.
- Volunteers sought for planting event on October 13.
Hundreds of wildflower plants are being introduced to an upland hay meadow in Cumbria as part of a vital conservation effort. Friends of the Lake District (Fold) plans to plant 1,500 wildflowers at Mazonwath, Little Asby, to help reestablish native species that have declined due to certain farming methods.
The initiative is collaborating with Cumbria Wildlife Trust and the Cumbria Seed Bank Project. This two-year project, in partnership with Kew Millennium Seed Bank, focuses on collecting, storing, and sowing seeds from rare and declining grassland species found in Cumbria.
The goal extends beyond introducing difficult-to-establish plants. It aims to inform future conservation work to safeguard vulnerable plant populations across Cumbria, ensuring these wildflower species are not lost forever. The charity is seeking volunteers to join the planting efforts scheduled for October 13.
