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Grasslands in Wales are facing increasing threats and we are working to create positive change.
This 3-year partnership project will strive to recover the condition of some of our most important places for grassland habitats.
Grasslands in Wales face increasing threats – from development, pollution and unsustainable land management practices. We are responding to these challenges through the Glaswelltiroedd Gwydn (Resilient Grasslands) project – in partnership with North Wales Wildlife Trust.
This project will run for 3 years until March 2026, and will work with farmers and landowners to protect, enhance and restore semi-natural grassland habitats across Wales.
40% of threatened Welsh wildflowers and fungi depend on semi-natural grasslands
Semi-natural grasslands are one of Wales’ most important habitats – but are often overlooked.
These meadows and pastures have a critical role in:
Once dominating the landscape, these habitats declined by 90% in the last century and now cover just 9% of Wales.
Grasslands that have not been recently cultivated, re-sowed or received fertiliser application. They are created by low-intensity, traditional farming, and contain a rich variety of grasses, fungi and flowers.
Grassland restoration is essential to stem the decline of our wildflowers and wildlife. We need to act now to protect these important places and their flora and fauna, support sustainable agriculture and mitigate against climate change.
Our focus is land on or near Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSIs), Important Plant Areas (IPAs) and Important Fungus Areas (IFAs) – but we will also work on grasslands right across Wales.
Rhôs pasture – Rhos means ‘Moor’ in Welsh. Often dominated by purple moor-grass, it is rich in biodiversity, provides valuable grazing and helps prevent flooding. It is vulnerable to draining, tree planting and being abandoned to scrub.
Meadows – Flower-rich meadows are vital for pollinators and other insects – and beneficial to livestock health. Their disastrous decline is mainly due to increased agricultural intensity in the last century.
Ancient grassland for rare fungi – Grassland with no agricultural improvement since 1840, providing an ideal habitat for many rare fungi. The UK is of global importance for waxcap fungi – a focus of this project.
Are you a farmer or land manager?
We want to partner with farmers and landowners who are eager to explore what diverse grasslands could do for them, their farms and for nature.
We can provide advice, technical support and information – which may help decisions around the SFS and your farm business.
There’s a role for everyone with the Glaswelltiroedd Gwydn project! We’re looking for volunteers who can:
We would love to hear from anyone interested in volunteering for Glaswelltiroedd Gwydn. Please contact volunteering@plantlife.org.uk for more details.
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If you would like to contribute to the funding of this project, please get in touch with Beth, our Senior Partnerships Officer at Beth.webb@plantlife.org.uk
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