Our aim is to conserve and restore flower rich grasslands in Monmouthshire by enabling members to manage their own fields and gardens effectively

Wildflower meadows and pastures are more than a beautiful part of the traditional British countryside.  They are vitally important habitats for a wide range of flora, fauna and fungi.  In Monmouthshire, as everywhere in Britain, meadows have declined over the last century, but it is possible to restore them with proper management.  We are helping local field owners to re-establish and conserve their grasslands and to maintain the rich variety of plants and animals they support.

If you have a meadow or pasture, or are interested in conserving wildflower-rich grassland in the landscape of Monmouthshire, please join us!  Details can be found on our Membership page

Banner image: Pentywn Farm Meadow by Keith Moseley

How do we help our members to manage their meadows?

• We make a preliminary survey of members’ grasslands and give on-site advice on a suitable management regime
• We provide training in species identification and grassland management
• We work with our members to prepare and implement management plans that will meet their needs – whether recreational, agricultural or economic
• We are fortunate in having three ecologists on our team who prepare scientific records of sites of particular biological interest
• We can put members in touch with local contractors and suppliers for hay-making and cutting, field management, fencing, local provenance meadow seed, tools and other activities and equipment
• We hold open meadows days, twice-yearly meetings and other events where members have the opportunity to exchange ideas, get advice and listen to illustrated talks on meadow-related issues
• We publish a twice-yearly newsletter and regular email bulletins to keep members up to date with events, activities and meadow-related news
• We can give advice on related topics, such as information about grants that may be available to help members manage their grasslands

If you have a question about managing your meadow or plant identification, contact one of our experts: Contact the Committee

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We would like to thank the following organisations for their support: Biffa Award; Landfill Communities Fund; Wye Valley AONB; Natural Resources Wales, PONT; Keep Wales Tidy