The Grasslands Trust
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The Grasslands Trust was established in 2002 and is the only organisation in the UK which focuses solely on one of the most threatened native habitats; wildlife rich grassland
s. Their aim is to protect and restore grassland habitats for the benefit of wildlife and people.
In the last six years, The Grasslands Trust has raised over £1.4 million for the cause, which has enabled them to; save five sites of national importance, provide free advice to over 700 landowners, statutory bodies and partner organisations on grassland management, and lobby for better legal protection. They also work to get local communities more involved with their local grasslands, and next year will launch the first ever national awareness raising campaign to raise the profile of grasslands.
Grassland
Grasslands are areas where the vegetation is dominated by grasses and other herbaceous plants . However, sedge and rush families can also be found. Grasslands occur naturally on all continents except Antarctica...
s. Their aim is to protect and restore grassland habitats for the benefit of wildlife and people.
In the last six years, The Grasslands Trust has raised over £1.4 million for the cause, which has enabled them to; save five sites of national importance, provide free advice to over 700 landowners, statutory bodies and partner organisations on grassland management, and lobby for better legal protection. They also work to get local communities more involved with their local grasslands, and next year will launch the first ever national awareness raising campaign to raise the profile of grasslands.