Many different plant species are found on the hill, and bumble bees too. Verges and dry ditches are rich habitats.

 

Verges and dry ditches are rich habitats...

 

Conclusion

Increasing the biodiversity both above and below ground makes our job of farming much more interesting and enjoyable. Also, we know that having a wider variety of life in the soil and a broader range of species in our sward make our farm more resilient and more profitable.

We have more grass, can turn out earlier in the spring and graze later in the autumn and have better drainage all because the biodiversity is increased. Win, Win, Win.

Painting by Elizabeth Bown

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