From machair to meadows: exploring the vital role of grasslands with Plantlife

Discover the importance of Scotland's grasslands with our guest Jo Riggle, a Grassland Advocacy Officer from Plantlife. She highlights the fascinating range of grasslands and explains how these ecosystems are paramount for biodiversity, climate resilience, agriculture, and our mental and physical well-being.

You'll also gain an insight into the unique machair habitat exclusive to parts of Scotland and Ireland, and understand the pressing need to preserve this natural wonder.

With practical tips ranging from participating in No Mow May to creating wildlife-friendly gardens, you'll find plenty of ways to support local biodiversity. Tune in, get inspired, and take action to preserve Scotland's precious grasslands!

More information:
Plantlife Scotland
Plantlife's #NoMowMay movement
Volunteer with Plantlife and sign up for their newsletter
Plantlife's #WaxcapWatch app
Plantlife - Incredible grasslands
NatureScot - machair