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A close-up photo of the Lady's-slipper orchid - there is grass in the background and in the foreground the bright yellow and orange flowers are in focus.A close-up photo of the Lady's-slipper orchid - there is grass in the background and in the foreground the bright yellow and orange flowers are in focus.

Orchid on the Brink of Extinction Returns to the Wild

We are proud to have been part of the conservation attempt to bring the iconic orchid, Lady’s-slipper, back from the brink of extinction. After decades of work by a number of organisations – we are excited to share this major step to success.

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Wild plants and fungi support food chains, are a powerful force against climate crisis and underpin all life on earth. They enrich our natural landscapes, and their beauty and colours can calm our minds.  But 2 in 5 species are currently at risk of extinction.

Plantlife is at the heart of a worldwide network that is spearheading the race to save plants and fungi.

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Orchid on the Brink of Extinction Returns to the Wild

Orchid on the Brink of Extinction Returns to the Wild

A journey to return one of the UK's rarest wildflowers to the wild has made a major step to success.

Let it Bloom June: No Mow May is Over, What’s Next?

Let it Bloom June: No Mow May is Over, What’s Next?

Plantlife's Road Verges Advisor Mark Schofield reveals how to keep your thriving No Mow May flowering lawn blossoming into June.

The Museum Doing No Mow May
Northern March Orchid

The Museum Doing No Mow May

The National Museum of Scotland has transformed its collections centre into a haven for insects and local wildlife by taking part in the No Mow Movement. Learn how.