Meadow ©Harry Appleyard, Rushden Lakes 5 June 2018

Britain has seen the catastrophic destruction of its once widespread wildflower meadows, as intensive farming has gradually replaced them.  Experts say 97 per cent of the nation’s meadows have been eradicated since the 1930s, with popular species like wild strawberry, ragged robin and harebell facing steep declines.

Click here to read the rest of the article.: Nearly all British wildflower meadows have been eradicated, prompting calls for urgent government action | The Independent