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Minsterley Meadows success

Janet Cobb

1 Dec 2024

Fundraiser saves nationally important Shropshire grassland

Following a 10-month campaign by local people and nature conservationists, Middle Marches Community Land Trust and Marches Meadow Group are delighted to announce that Minsterley Meadows have been purchased. Thanks are due to The National Lottery Heritage Fund and players, 367 donors, Morris & Co and over 100 supporters and volunteers.


The meadows are nationally important and are amongst the best flowery grasslands in Shropshire. They support over 5,000 green-winged orchids, a species which has severely declined over the last 100 years. Over 90% of Shropshire’s green-winged orchids are in these two hay meadows.


In addition, funds have been secured for ongoing management of the meadows including supporting local people to care for them and engaging with young people through a local art project, activities and events as well as working closely with local schools.


Peter Carty, Chair of Marches Meadow Group commented: 

“This is a fantastic achievement…such places are arks of wildlife from where we hope to collect seed and material to spread into new meadows”


Geoff Rogers, Chair, Minsterley Parish Council adds:

"The Parish of Minsterley greatly appreciates all those who have secured the purchase of Minsterley Meadows saving it for future generations.”

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