Wild Flowers on Your Doorstep

This is a regional public survey asking people across the North East to record the wild flowers they see when they are out and about. It takes the form of a survey containing an identification guide to 12 wild flower species, chosen by the Biodiversity Forum as indicators of rich wild flower grassland.

We have a rich variety of wild flowers in the region.  However, changing use of the land means that many wild flower havens are being destroyed.  By asking people to tell us where they are growing, whether in woods, fields, parks, riverbanks, roadside verges or waste ground, we can take steps to ensure their protection for future generations to enjoy.

Surveys have been distributed around the region and are also available by contacting the EYE Project and visiting the EYE website. Wild flower sightings can be recorded on the website or survey slips can be returned by post.

Lead partner

The EYE Project (Exploring Your Environment)

Other partners

North East Biodiversity Forum, Heritage Lottery Fund, Northumbrian Water, Tyne & Wear Museums, Newcastle University, Natural England, Northumberland Wildlife Trust, Tyne and Wear Museums Business Partners

Action plans that the project helps to deliver

Lowland meadows and pastures
Upland hay meadows

Start date

May 2007

End date

September 2007

Funded by

Northumbrian Water

Who to contact for further information

The EYE Project
eye.project@twmuseums.org.uk
Telephone: 0191 222 7868