Rare floodplain meadow given to wildlife trust
Floodplain meadows are one of the rarest habitats in England, says the wildlife trust.
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"These meadows were 'one of the rarest habitats in England' with 'only around 2,000 hectares (4,242 acres) remaining.'"
— Matt Johnson , Activist
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Floodplain meadows are one of the rarest habitats in England, says the wildlife trust.
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