According to Natural England “Livestock grazing is essential for the management of many of England’s most important wildlife habitats and plays a key role in maintaining species-rich habitats by controlling more aggressive species of vegetation.”
At Dove Holes quarry in the Peak District, the cattle have been grazing on a five hectare meadow seeded with a special flower mix to provide food for the declining population of Twites. While at Berkswell, the SSSI (Site of Special Scientific Interest) Marsh Land has benefited from the 11 beef cattle living off the land.
"We look forward to welcoming the cattle back onto the land in the Spring. They are vital to CEMEX's ongoing land management plan on the two sites and will, once again, be working for the benefit of nature by doing what they do best .....munching, providing manure and trampling,” comments Jenny Oldroyd, Business Conservation Advisor.
