What’s happening in #FloodplainMeadows in August? Growth is slower in the summer heat but the hay cut prompts reflowering. You might see yellow autumn hawkbit providing a summer glow. Watch how well-timed hay cutting provides valuable late-season nectar for pollinators here: tinyurl.com/4m9hwurd

Really pleased to see such a good turn out for our session on CSHT actions for water edge options, & floodplain meadows in particular, at #Groundswell. Thanks to @naturalengland & @wildlifebcn! See our YouTube recording: 👇️ bit.ly/4h07wJj

#WythnosNaturCymru Roeddem yn falch iawn o weld bod gweirgloddiau gorlifdir wedi'u cynnwys ym mhennod 4 o Iolo's River Valleys ym mis Mai. Diolch i Iolo a Cadno Media am dynnu sylw at y cynefin arbennig hwn! Gwyliwch y bennod ar BBC iPlayer: tinyurl.com/bdzmvuvk

It's #Walesnatureweek We were so pleased to see floodplain meadows included on episode 4 of Iolo’s River Valleys in May. Thanks @iolowilliams.bsky.social & Cadno Media for highlighting this special habitat! Catch the episode on BBC IPlayer: tinyurl.com/bdzmvuvk

#WalesNatureWeek Floodplain meadows are rare in Wales, but new research from @antonyfjrth.bsky.social shows they were more widespread in the past. Read more here: Investigation of the historic extent of floodplain meadows in three Welsh catchments: Dee, Usk, and Teifi: tinyurl.com/muhpu9yz

Mae gweirgloddiau gorlifdir yn dod yn fwyfwy prin yng Nghymru, ond mae ymchwil newydd yn dangos eu bod yn llawer mwy cyffredin yn y gorffennol. Dysgwch fwy @antonyfjrth.bsky.social a thrwy'r ddolen ima: tinyurl.com/muhpu9yz

🌱 It's #nationalmeadowsday. So what exactly is a floodplain meadow anyway? 👇 Visit our website to find out more about this unique habitat: tinyurl.com/fs3t4ksb #floodplainmeadows #biodiversity #naturalfloodmanagement #sustainableagriculture #meadows #wildflowers

Soil profile of the day. How many different layers can you spot?

What’s happening in #FloodplainMeadows in July? Weather permitting, the hay cut will be getting underway. It might seem destructive, but cutting and removing hay is essential to maintaining species diversity. Find out more about how the timing of haymaking is key here: tinyurl.com/y869stnh

We love Clattinger and these are great pics xx

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Clattinger Farm WWT reserve. Floodplain hay meadows, storing carbon, supporting biodiversity & ready to slow & filter the next inevitable floods. Beauty & utility. @floodplainmead.bsky.social @the-wildlifetrusts.bsky.social

Briefly entrusted with Angus' special tool 😬 Can you guess what it's for?

Some beautiful soil profiles from species rich floodplain meadows visited in the past few weeks showing good depth of organic rich topsoil, sub soil with water fluctuation and connection to groundwater in sand and/or gravel layer. That's natural processes in action.

Gorgeous light and a curlew to keep us company made a very early start to beat the heat worthwhile. A lovely floodplain meadow restoration which is continuing to improve. Sometimes all you need is a change in management and time 🥰 #30dayswild #floodplainmeadows #waterrestorationfund

Our second field visit linked to our webinar series on CGS18 Action for floodplain meadows hosted by the wonderful Long Mead Foundation Pxon @longmead_tvwmrp and with @naturalengland. We avoided the worst of the rain in the beautiful barn and looked at soils and plants in the meadow.

The field visits element of our training on the new CSHT action for floodplain meadows are now underway. Great to have @defrauk @naturalengland and @fwageast amongst others at our first on Portholme SSSI Cambridgeshire. There are still spaces available for Chertsey, Surrey on 18th June.

#30dayswild Family photo: Two Filipendula species hanging out together in a nice little floodplain meadow at @wildlifebcn Nene Wetlands Reserve. On the left we have meadowsweet (Filipendula ulmaria) and on the right F. vulgaris (Dropwort).

Lovely day out at Portholme Meadow SSSI looking at soils and plants, to follow up our webinar series about the new CGS18 Floodplain Meadows Action in England. We compared soils and plants in drier and wetter parts of the site and talked drainage management. We also got hailed on!

What’s happening in #FloodplainMeadows in June? The meadows are now at their peak. You’ll find our favourite crimson great burnet flowers & the heady scent of meadowsweet. Find out more about the rich biodiversity of species-rich floodplain meadows (above & below ground) here: tinyurl.com/mpnz3r87

For #30dayswild the Wildlife Trusts challenge everyone to connect with nature daily. Our meadows are at their absolute peak now so why not find a beautiful floodplain meadow and immerse yourself in glorious native wildflowers? See our webmap for publicly accessible meadows: tinyurl.com/3fdhamxa

Lovely blog from FMP steering group member Debbie Wilkins on how managing species-rich floodplain meadows has benefitted her farm business. She has some beautiful meadows! www.nffn.org.uk/resources/na...

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So pleased Welsh floodplain meadows are getting some love on Iolo's River Valleys. Thanks @iolowilliams.bsky.social  🥰 Watch from 5:17 & see our website for more info. tinyurl.com/bdzmvuvk @openuniversity.bsky.social @openuniversitystem.bsky.social @natreswales.bsky.social @northwaleswt.bsky.social

Iolo's River Valleys - Series 2: 4. Dee

Iolo explores the stunning Dee valley, from wintering birds along the estuary to displaying black grouse on moorland, rare freshwater-pearl mussels and spawning sea trout.

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On the same @floodplainmead.bsky.social trip as @milesking.bsky.social to W. Fermanagh, Green-veined white on Heath spotted orchid @ukorchids.bsky.social

4/5 Grazing can increase #plant #biodiversity which has helped restore the Somerford Mead floodplain #meadow. This #LTE is managed by @openuniversity.bsky.social & @floodplainmead.bsky.social, & has been going since 1985: bit.ly/SomerfordM #InternationalBiodiversityDay 🌏

Wonderful trip to West Fermanagh with the @floodplainmead.bsky.social to explore the meadows around Lough Erne. Thanks in particular to Giles at @ulsterwildlife.bsky.social for arranging most of the visits. & our hosts at RSPB sites and @nationaltrust.org.uk at Crom, base for Springwatch next week!

On #worldbeeday lets celebrate our wonderful, fuzzy friends, a key part of the rich biodiversity of floodplain meadows. Read more about our fascinating pollinator study in the Biological Flora of Snakes'-head Fritillary here: tinyurl.com/2n98fx9n

In Fermanagh, Northern Ireland, the grasslands at the top of the slopes are as wet as those in the wetter end of English floodplain meadows.

On #FascinationofPlantsDay we thought we’d share some of our favourite floodplain meadow species. #plantsday floodplainmeadows.org.uk/index.php/di...

We've been out and about on the Nene this week with @wildlifebcn.org, @therrc.bsky.social, the Nene Rivers Trust and Fjordr (@antonyfjrth.bsky.social) discussing our #waterrestorationfund project. #RiverRestoration #floodplainmeadows #NaturalFloodManagement www.instagram.com/reel/DYFMzay...

A fabulous soil profile from a floodplain in Oxfordshire showing mottling. This tells us that there is water movement in the soil profile and at this depth (about 80 cm) makes it suitable for restoration to a more species rich sward.

What’s happening in #FloodplainMeadows in May? Plants are growing thick and fast now for the spring flush. Golden buttercups and shaggy meadow foxtail flowers are in the mix. Find out more about the rich biodiversity of these special habitats here: tinyurl.com/bd2e7zy7