Former farmland to be restored to boost wildlife
The 30-year project aims to enhance existing grassland with specialist wildflower and herb mixes.
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"This land has been farmed by the same family for the best part of 80 years, and it means a great deal to us to be working alongside them as we start to bring nature back to it."
— Giles Perry , Executive
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The 30-year project aims to enhance existing grassland with specialist wildflower and herb mixes.
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