We’re excited to be moving into the next stage of our wildflower meadow project at Rowley Fields. Wildflower meadows are vital ecosystems that support biodiversity, protect the environment, and sustain food production.
This next phase sees us keep the established yellow rattle and introduce a sward (covered grass area). Additionally, we will prepare a further four acres for seeding, taking the current total of acreage to six.
The process will begin on 13th November (weather dependent) with a hay cut and collect, followed by the harrow and seeding of all areas. The fields will stay open for dog walking and recreation throughout, and signage will inform visitors about what is happening in the area and politely request that people do not walk over the ground whilst it is cultivated.
The cycle of mowing, preparation and planting will repeat until the target of fourteen acres has been established with a six-year plan, and then the on-going yearly cut and collect will take place to maintain the site as a traditional meadow. Our commitment to this project is for the next thirty years, with the aim of restoring a wide range of native flowering plants, and grasses to the meadows.