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Earth Depends on its Extraordinary Diversity of Plants and Fungi
Pink trumpet like flower called Weasels snout.

Earth Depends on its Extraordinary Diversity of Plants and Fungi

Calling governments around the world to recognise the importance of plants and fungi biodiversity for the planet.

Artificial Lawns: Is Plastic Grass Bad for the Environment? 
pyramidal orchids and wildflower in garden lawn

Artificial Lawns: Is Plastic Grass Bad for the Environment? 

Artificial lawns are an increasingly common sight , but what is the impact on our environment with this new plastic grass?

Invasive Plant Species: What are they and why should we be concerned?

Invasive Plant Species: What are they and why should we be concerned?

We’re taking it right back to basics - explaining what makes an invasive plant species, and why they are becoming so problematic both in Wales, and globally.

A Six Clubmoss Day: New Species Discovered in Wales
A close up of Hares Foot Clubmoss

A Six Clubmoss Day: New Species Discovered in Wales

Plantlife’s Vascular Plants Officer Robbie Blackhall-Miles finds an exciting new plant species for Wales.

Remembering Calan Mai: Wales' Traditional May Day Festival
Hawthorn at Dunblane in May

Remembering Calan Mai: Wales' Traditional May Day Festival

Calan Mai, the Welsh celebration of summer on May 1st, revives the importance of seasonal living and reminds us that our lives have always been connected with the yearly cycles of plant abundance.

No lawn? No problem: 5 ways to join in with No Mow May

No lawn? No problem: 5 ways to join in with No Mow May

As well as bringing back the bloom to our lawns, there are many ways you can get involved with No Mow May, even if you don’t have a garden.

Welsh Nature Reserves to Visit this Spring  

Welsh Nature Reserves to Visit this Spring  

This spring, have you thought about getting out to visit one of Plantlife’s wonderful Welsh nature reserves?

Saving the Noble Chafer Beetle at Joans Hill Farm 
A Plantlife staff member planting a tree in the ground

Saving the Noble Chafer Beetle at Joans Hill Farm 

The Joans Hill Farm reserve has been celebrated as a Coronation Meadow, but did you know it’s also home to royalty? The Noble Chafer beetle!

Discovering Wales’ Extraordinary Rainforest Lichens

Discovering Wales’ Extraordinary Rainforest Lichens

Dave Lamacraft, Plantlife’s Lichen and Bryophyte Specialist, heads out to discover a wealth of extraordinary lichens which call Wales’ rainforests home.