Rewilded chalk grasslands along the HS2 route attract rare wildlife
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Rewilded chalk grasslands along the HS2 route attract rare wildlife

1 hour ago · Originally published 30 Sep 2026 8/10 Original headline: Wildlife arrives on time at rewilded chalk grasslands built along HS2 route
A 127-hectare site near the HS2 Chilterns tunnel has been transformed from a wheatfield into a thriving habitat for rare plants and insects. The project has already seen the return of species like hedgehog clover, which had not been recorded in Hertfordshire for over a century, demonstrating how large-scale infrastructure works can support biodiversity recovery.
Source: Guardian Env Hertfordshire
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