meadows protection

Meadowgrass We're gearing up for National Meadows Day on Saturday, July 5th!

How would you feel if a historical building like Edinburgh Castle were reduced to rubble and then replaced with a lackluster replica? It wouldn’t be the same, would it? The same idea applies to meadows. Once they’re gone, they’re gone. Unfortunately, their destruction is ongoing. We started our effort to protect them with “No Mow May.” That’s why we’re calling for irreplaceable meadows to be added to the Irreplaceable Habitats list.

#NationalMeadowsDay is a celebration of meadows, the incredible habitats they create, and our deep-rooted connection to them—one that spans generations. For centuries, people have cared for meadows, but today they are more at risk than ever. We want to encourage everyone to help protect our remaining meadows by officially recognizing them as Irreplaceable Habitats. Add your voice to the cause! Meadows are truly magnificent places full of life. They support a wide variety of wildlife, help store carbon, aid in flood control, and provide a bright boost even on the gloomiest of days.

Since the 1970s, 50% of Scotland’s pollinators have been driven to extinction. Scotland’s pollinators are in serious decline. Wildflower meadows are prime pollinator habitats, yet we’ve lost over 95% of them since the 1930s. We must act now to save countless species from extinction. A Helping Hand for Scotland’s Pollinators

Led by Polmont Community Hub, and Brae`s Friendly Growers the Falkirk Nectar Network is stepping up to the challenges ahead. By transforming local landscapes into vibrant, nectar-rich havens, we can create spaces where pollinators can thrive. By connecting stepping-stones of pollinator-friendly habitats, these vital insects can feed, shelter, and move through our countryside. These connections will help create healthier habitats, which in turn will enhance soil health, provide carbon storage, and make landscapes more resilient to climate change. They also create ideal conditions for a range of other wildlife to flourish. Although they may be tiny, the impact pollinators have on animal, plant, and human health is enormous.

At the hub, we have already begun efforts to protect our grassland habitats. The council was mowing the grass even during No Mow May, but as of July 1st, grass cutting looks to have been stopped! For the first time, we are seeing flowers bloom. Now we need to intensify our efforts, and planning is ongoing. Come along and join us in protecting our biodiversity! let's celebrate our meadows this #NationalMeadowsDay by helping to protect them.