Most of the larger fields are farmed intensively, principally for milk production, but with the cereal crops, maize and grass being taken for silage. Spraying does cause a reduction of species in these areas.
Within the boundaries of the parish there are several, relatively undisturbed areas where plants can flourish without damage by man. These include periphery of the motorway, the railway embankment, areas of the canal banks, a number of undisturbed small woods, and a number of bridle paths.
As a result of the range of habitats available for species to flourish is very varied. The species listed are to be found at exposed sites such as roadside verges but also the quieter locations such as hedgerows, bridle paths, field ponds, canal banks, motorway banks and by Backford Brook.
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