A Meadow is Just A Meadow?
We've grown so used to our green and pleasant land that sometimes we take what's on our doorstep for granted. Yet only 4 per cent of our traditional meadows survive in this country, although we do slightly better in the Weald at 5 per cent.
The High Weald Landscape Trust's Meadows Initiative aims to halt the decline of traditional grassland and ensure the survival of species rich grassland. We provide practical support to landowners, big and small, to help secure management and productive use - helping you to get the most from your land.
The HWLT trustees have successfully taken on an active management role and funded and delivered phase V of the partnership project, which concluded in October 2011. We hope to continue to deliver this ground breaking project with our supporters and partners - commencing in January 2012.
During Nov 2009 - Oct 2011 the Weald Meadows Initiative was funded with support from the Nineveh Charitable Trust, HWLT, private donors, the High Weald Joint Advisory Committee and Agrifactors.
Previous and current Weald Meadows Initiative information.
As a direct result of the WMI many meadows have been recognised, protected, enhanced or created within the Weald utilising native wild harvested local provenance seed.
Whether you are a landowner with acres of land, a smallholder scratching a living from your plot or you just want to help conserve our beautiful landscape, the Weald Meadows Initiative is for you. For more information on managing and creating wildflower grasslands please take a look at our information, or contact us.
So you see, a meadow is so much more than just a meadow after all.
Contact:
Due to the WMI break during November and December 2011, the best method of leaving a message is by e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or for HWLT Trustees via the contact us page
The Weald Meadows Initiative is based in The High Weald Landscape office:
The Ox Lodge, Beech Farm, Netherfield Hill, Battle, East Sussex, TN33 0LL. Tel: 01424 774668.
