Annual surveys
We have been monitoring the hay meadows here at Hill Top for 25 years. Our rangers carry out surveys in June and July to check the quantity and variety of species in each hay meadow.This helps us build up a picture of how the fields are changing year on year.
Our aim for the future is to work with our tenants to create more flower rich meadows on the farms we look after and potenially see the reinstatement of some species that have been previously lost to the Lakes.
How you can get involved
Closer to home, why not plant some local wildflower seeds in your garden to give a new home for insects, birds and small mammals in a vibrant summer border? By planting a variety of flowers there’ll be plenty of pollen and nectar for insects right through the year.
Or come along to our Hay Meadows Day on 6th July 2019 to meet the rangers and learn more about the work they're doing to look after these nature havens, that Beatrix Potter would have been proud of.
Just by being a member of the National Trust, visiting our places, cafes and carparks you are already supporting our work to restore traditional hay meadows. Every penny you spend with us helps us to look after the Lake District. So, thank you very much.