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Volunteers Revive Lancashire Grassland into Thriving Wildlife Habitat
24 Aug
Summary
- Grassland transformed into wetlands, hedgerows, and woodlands
- Part of a wider effort to restore over 8,000 acres in Ribble Valley
- Project led by Ribble Rivers Trust and local landowners
In a remarkable grassroots effort, volunteers have transformed a grassland in Lancashire's Ribble Valley into a thriving wildlife haven. As of August 2025, the land at Cow Ark has been restored as part of a project led by the Ribble Rivers Trust and local landowners.
Ditches have been dug, and hedges and trees have been planted to turn the "low-quality" grassland into "healthy ecosystems" where a variety of species can now thrive. This is just one component of a wider initiative to restore more than 3,300 hectares (8,154 acres) of habitat across the Ribble Valley.
The restoration work has created a diverse network of wetlands, hedgerows, and woodlands, providing a much-needed boost to the local biodiversity. This collaborative effort between the charity and landowners is a testament to the power of community-driven conservation efforts to revive natural landscapes and support vulnerable wildlife populations.
