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Dying Man's Charity Blooms Wildflowers
3 Sep
Summary
- Charity aims to restore 1,000 acres of wildflower meadows.
- Restoration project will cover 250 acres on Exmoor.
- Charity founded by man with incurable cancer.
A remarkable initiative by Burge's Meadows, a charity founded by the late Mark Burges Watson, is set to transform 250 acres of Exmoor into vibrant wildflower meadows.
Mr. Burges Watson established the charity a year prior to his death from incurable pancreatic cancer. Despite undergoing rigorous weekly chemotherapy, he was resolute in his mission to create this environmental legacy.
The charity's overarching ambition is to sow a total of 1,000 acres of wildflower meadows throughout England and Wales over the next decade, a testament to his enduring spirit and commitment.
His widow, Fiona Burgess Watson, highlighted his determination, stating he was 'absolutely determined' to set up the charity, even during intense medical treatment.
