Greenfields Countryside Ltd

Today we're keeping cool in the shade but still getting the job done!

Mainly keeping footpaths clear and tidy so users can continue to enjoy them throughout the summer months. 🚜

🌱 Habitat Creation – Supporting the Dingy Skipper Butterfly

Back in February we worked alongside Butterfly Conservation to carry out targeted scrub and vegetation clearance to help create and restore vital habitat for the Dingy Skipper butterfly.

This species relies on open, sunny areas with a sparse sward and an abundance of larval foodplants such as Common Bird’s-Foot-Trefoil, Greater Bird’s-Foot Trefoil or Horseshoe Vetch. These conditions are essential for breeding and survival.

One of the key threats facing the dingy skipper is encroachment of tall, dense vegetation, which can shade out both the bare ground and foodplants they depend on.

By carefully managing scrub and maintaining open habitat, we’re helping to ensure these important butterfly populations can continue to thrive.