A Landscape charity has put out a call for volunteers to join the second of its mass plug planting days.

Friends of the Lake District are hosting the planting days on its upland hay meadows at High Borrowdale on Tuesday, May 24.

97% of the upland hay meadows have been lost due to changing farming practices in recent years but the charity has bucked that trend by re-creating them on its own land and taking a long term view about the diversity of upland landscapes in Cumbria.

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Jan Darrall, Friends of the Lake District land manager said: "Upland hay meadows provide a habitat for wildlife, especially pollinators, invertebrates and birds.

"The plant roots are good for moisture retention and soil health, and their rougher texture means they can also play a part in slowing the flow of overland water.

"They have also provide thousands of people with the pleasure of seeing glorious hay meadows in full bloom in the summer months. We think it’s well past time we added a bit more diversity to the mix and an extra splash of colour."

All of its workparty dates for 2022 and booking facilities for the plug planting day on Monday are available via the ‘Get Involved’ section of its website at: www.friendsofthelakedistrict.org.uk

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