We need you! Expressions of Interest: Projects for Nature Fund
Following the disappointing news about the removal of the GRH6 action from SFI 2026, we are actively seeking alternative sources of funding to offer capital support to meet the widespread demand to create more species rich grasslands across Herefordshire and realise the many benefits this brings for soil health, biodiversity, climate resilience, reduced input costs and more. We intend to… Read more →
Have your Say on removal of the GRH6 SFI Action
Over the past month we have continued our work to challenge DEFRA’s decision to remove the GRH6 action from the SFI 2026 offer and seek to determine how species rich grasslands can continue to be properly supported. We are working at pace with over 40 organisations, with coordination from Plantlife, to deliver a multi-partner statement to DEFRA calling for them to… Read more →
Herefordshire Meadows goes Wild
On Thursday 12th March, we delivered two talks to two fantastic community nature initiatives at opposite ends of the county. Cradley Wild is a small, dynamic group working collaboratively within the parish to make their village a pollinator friendly haven. During their ‘Bee Village’ launch event, Anna gave an illustrated talk on the importance of relaxing our grip in the garden… Read more →
Soil is Full of Life Bartonsham Meadows Soil Health Training Workshop
On Monday 23rd March, we explored the fascinating world of soil health and biology during a training event with Herefordshire Wildlife Trust volunteers at Bartonsham Meadows – a large scale, nature restoration project in the city centre. We started with a whirlwind introduction to soil parameters- a huge topic to be covered in just a short time! Then, we got hands-on outside,… Read more →
Herefordshire Meadows Newsletter March 2026
Forum 2026: Healthy Grasslands, Healthy Livestock
There was a great turnout for our Annual Forum on Saturday 28th Feb, which this year had the theme ‘Healthy Grasslands, Healthy Livestock’. A warm welcome by our Chair of Trustees Lyn Langford was followed by an overview of our achievements in 2025, and our project, advocacy and fundraising plans for 2026. One of our proudest achievements over the last… Read more →
January 2026 Newsletter
Update on Plantlife’s Grassland Taskforce
In the last week of January 2026 some 30 stakeholders have been invited to join the Farming and Countryside Programme’s ‘SFI Programme Forum meeting’, to discuss how they think the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) could be streamlined and changed, including whether some payments could be decreased. Read more →
Herefordshire Meadows AGM 2026
On Wednesday 7th January, we held our Annual General Meeting. You know you have expanded as an organisation when the car park of your usual village hall venue is full to the brim fifteen minutes before the event’s start time. With a promise of a great talk and grass-fed beef buns from Perrystone Meats, everyone was keen to secure a… Read more →