National Trust's wildflower meadow project flourishes on north Devon coast

Vibrant blooms mean first stage of plan to cover 1,200 hectares is hailed as a success 18 months after plantingWhen the sowing began on the coastline of south-west England, conservationists warned it may take a little while for the new wildflower meadows to flourish fully.But 18 months on, a vibrant display of blooms has popped up in north Devon, a joy for human visitors and a draw for precious birds, insects and mammals. Continue reading...