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Plantlife is Calling on the Government to Ban Peat Sales 
A close up of the different types of mosses found on peatlands, taken by Richard Lindsay

Plantlife is Calling on the Government to Ban Peat Sales 

Horticultural businesses, major retailers and NGOs have come together to call on the government to legislate to end peat sales. 

Wild Plants and Fungi that Mark the Start of Autumn
Bracken changing colour during the autumn

Wild Plants and Fungi that Mark the Start of Autumn

Often when people think about autumnal colours, their first thought is the trees – but we can't stop looking at the colourful displays of our other wild plants and fungi!

Plants to Spot at the Seaside this Summer
Plant species to spot at the seaside - Photo looks out over the cliffs to the sea and shows in the foreground, pink Sea Thrift and purple Heather clinging to the rocky cliffs.

Plants to Spot at the Seaside this Summer

Sun, sand, sea and wildflowers – why not add finding flowers to your list of beach time activities this summer.

How you can get Involved in Nature Conservation

How you can get Involved in Nature Conservation

From citizen science, to volunteering and from making space for nature to forging a deeper connection with it – conservation is for everyone.

The Flow Country Becomes a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Bogbean plant in watery bog

The Flow Country Becomes a UNESCO World Heritage Site

The peat-rich Flow Country, which our Munsary Peatlands are part of, has been given the same standing as the Great Barrier Reef and the Grand Canyon.

Our Asks for First 100 Days of Government
Restore Nature Now signs

Our Asks for First 100 Days of Government

As the UK’s new government ministers settle into their new departments, we are calling for action to preserve and restore nature for wildlife, people and the climate.

How a community saved their local meadow
A group of people admiring Skylark Meadows, full of wildflowers

How a community saved their local meadow

It's been 25 years since a local campaign helped save Skylark Meadows.

How to control Problem Plants like Thistles and Nettles
Common nettle

How to control Problem Plants like Thistles and Nettles

Managing or making meadows, whether in a lawn or larger site, can sometimes lead to prickly problem plants like docks or nettles. Follow our expert advice for managing problem plants.

Yellow Rattle: The Meadow Maker

Yellow Rattle: The Meadow Maker

Yellow Rattle, is the single most important plant you need when creating a wildflower meadow. Here’s everything you need to know.