We may drive past them everyday and may not even give them a second glance, but roadside verges are wildlife havens! They act as buffers and wildlife corridors for many species and if managed well can provide homes for a diversity of species. Want to get involved and help this much overlooked wildlife wonder, then take a look at Plantlife's Road verge campaign here.Claire
I love roadside verges and hedges, but have to say they differ vastly from one local authority to another. We have stayed in 22 different British counties in the last 3 years spending a week in each, and have seen some beauties and some diabolical ones. In some areas there are none at all - just bits of grass separating road from fields, without a hedge, bush, flower or tree in sight. It really upsets me! I am glad I live where I do - verges full of plant life and well managed native hedges.
Cheers, Linda.
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Our local A.O.N.B. is doing a similar survey,we have some great flowery verges in the dale.
Pete
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I am always amazed at the variety of plants growing on motorway verges and central reservations. Overgrown roundabouts are fascinating places too. I add, I only observe these in detail when my OH is driving :)
hello, Good post Mrs T. Working on a similar project at the moment in South Lanarkshire, weather being the main factor hold up just now. I received details of the various species of wild flowers that would be beneficial to such so hopefully I might get started sooner rather than later on my plot of land. Over our way I don't see any issues with such as the Green Corridors along the main highways & motorways seem to be well planted with trees & other wildflowers as per your details. I did see on the BBC there was details of the road verge campaign. Thanks for sharing anyway.
Regards
David
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