Project to protect rare arctic-alpine plants in the fells

In short

• A three-year scheme has been awarded £65,000.
• It will collect seeds from rare arctic-alpine plants.
• The seeds will be planted back in the fells.

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The scheme aims to protect arctic-alpine plants that grow in small numbers on high ground. Collecting seeds and planting them in the fells is a direct way to help these species keep a foothold. The source gives little further detail on results so far.

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