Churchyards are our forgotten nature reserves

Often ignored, the ancient sites in the hearts of towns and villages have become refuges for a tremendous range of plantsThere are thousands of wild plant sanctuaries across Britain, many in the hearts of villages, towns and cities, but they’re often ignored and forgotten. Cemeteries, churchyards and burial grounds have almost become nature reserves.Some of the most ancient sites have been around for over 1,000 years, and many grounds haven’t been assaulted with chemicals or intensiv