Wildflower meadows can support over 700 species of wild plants, a diverse range of wildlife, and store an estimated three tonnes of carbon per hectare every year. They are crucial in addressing biodiversity loss and climate change. In the Yorkshire Dales upland meadows are home to many priority plants and wildlife - bumblebees, bats, hedgehogs, hares, and our iconic curlew. But with more than 97% of our meadows already lost these extraordinary ecosystems are becoming increasingly rare and fragmented.

Working together we have the chance to repair and restore our precious wildflower meadows. Miles more Meadows will build on 17 years of work by YDMT to restore meadows on a field-scale, re-introduce rarer wildflower species and create small community wildflower patches. Alongside farmers and communities we will establish a mosaic of connected wildflower-rich habitats for wildlife, ensuring this rich habitat is managed to give the greatest benefit for biodiversity and climate.