Paul Stenning

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Large-Scale Wildflower Projects: From First Survey to Year Thirty

Large-scale wildflower projects hold immense potential for restoring biodiversity, yet they often stumble in their early years. With Britain losing 97% of its species-rich grassland since the 1930s, initiatives like Coronation Meadows and Buglife’s B-Lines are crucial.

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A red kite flying over a wildflower meadow with a wildlife pond and woodland in the background, Mid Wales.

A Year of Wildlife at Graig Fawr: November in the Winter Landscape

Quick Answer November is a quiet month at Graig Fawr, as the landscape moves firmly into winter. The surrounding farmland, woodland and wildlife pond provide opportunities to look for winter birds and raptors, while clear, crisp nights can bring exceptionally good dark-sky conditions. The secluded setting can also suit dog owners looking for a quieter

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Building a Climate-Resilient Wildflower Meadow

UK summers are no longer what they were when most meadow establishment guides were written. Prolonged soil moisture deficits, heatwave spikes, and tinder-dry grassland are now a recurring feature of the British growing season, and a species-poor sward has little defence against any of it. A climate-resilient wildflower meadow is built differently from the start

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