University of York researchers aim to restore ancient wildflower site at Heslington Fields
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University of York researchers aim to restore ancient wildflower site at Heslington Fields

22 Aug 2026 · Originally published 21 Aug 2026 8/10 Original headline: Bid to revive ancient wildflower 'hotspot' discovered at University of York
Ecologists have identified Heslington Fields as a former biodiversity hotspot that supported rare plants before 19th-century agricultural enclosure. The university is now working to reintroduce these lost species and has launched a public trail to help locals record wildlife sightings, helping to restore the area's ecological history.
Source: Yorkshire Post North Yorkshire
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