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Scythes Revived to Save Britain's Rarest Bumblebee
17 Sep
Summary
- Scything, an ancient grass-cutting method, is being reintroduced at Muchelney Abbey.
- This practice aims to protect one of Britain's rarest bumblebee species.
- English Heritage is reviving meadows using this traditional technique.
Scything is making a comeback at the historic Muchelney Abbey in Somerset. English Heritage is reintroducing this ancient agricultural practice to restore the abbey's meadows. The scythe, a long, curved hand-blade for cutting grass, will be used to manage the landscape.
This revival is a crucial part of efforts to protect one of Britain's rarest bumblebee species. By restoring the meadow habitats, the initiative aims to provide a safe environment for the bees to thrive. The practice of scything offers a traditional and effective method for landscape management.
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