BBCNEWS BBC News at Six June 4, 2024 17:28:00
Hundreds of years. the reason that this has survived is it is not farm, it's in a churchyard. 100 years ago, that field there would have looked like this. modern farming methods have put an end to wild flower meadows. the critical thing about a meadow is that they require cutting for hay. english heritage has promised that within a decade there will be another 99 wildflower meadows like this at its historic sites. the announcement has been made to mark the coronation. because the king has done so much for heritage and also for wildlife, we know he's very keen on meadows as well. what better to...