Unique Havens

These days there is a huge resurgence of interest in wildlife,
but few of us actually know how to encourage ‘biodiversity’
into our surroundings. Areas around our churches,
graveyards, cemeteries and crematoria are often undisturbed
‘islands’ in a predominately urban or agricultural
neighbourhood. These islands have become very important
habitats safeguarding our few remaining wildflower
grasslands, mature trees, old hedges and lichen-covered walls.
They have become living sanctuaries for our once-common
birds, bats, butterflies and wildflowers. The way we care for
these havens shows our respect not only for the resting
place of the dead, but also for life and all living things.

GREEN KIRK & GRAVEYARD INITIATIVE