Other fauna and flora – Lark Rise Farm

Noteworthy amphibian and reptile species spotted at Lark Rise

Smooth newt
Grass snake

Noteworthy plant species spotted at Lark Rise

Shepherd's needle
Yellow vetchling

Noteworthy tree species spotted at Lark Rise

Black poplar

Noteworthy insect species spotted at Lark Rise

Vestal cuckoo bumblebee
Wasp spider

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The CRT promotes nature-friendly farming to help reverse biodiversity decline and combat climate change. We believe nature is integral to good farming and we protect, promote and regenerate our land and all life on it. We put our philosophy into practice on over 2,000 acres of working farms, small-holdings and woodland across England.
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The CRT has a wide range of wonderful properties across the UK. Many of these have been left to us in legacy whilst others were purchased to save the land - full of precious ecosystems and habitats - from intensive farming.
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This is your chance to get 'down and dirty' to help CRT improve the habitats and environment on our farms, with a wide range of conservation projects and initiatives.
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