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Rewilded chalk grasslands along HS2 route attract wildlife

Original: "Wildlife arrives on time at rewilded chalk grasslands built along HS2 route" # UK # UnitedKingdom # Wildlife # Environm

Newly created chalk grassland habitats in the Colne Valley, built as part of HS2's environmental mitigation along the high-speed rail route, are reportedly attracting wildlife as planned. The rewilding project, covered by the Guardian, is being cited as an example of large infrastructure projects delivering on their biodiversity commitments in the UK.

Why now: Positive environmental news about HS2 is rare, so evidence that its mitigation habitats are working is drawing attention.

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• "Wildlife arrives on time at rewilded chalk grasslands built along HS2 route" # UK # UnitedKingdom # Wildlife # Environment https://www. theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/s ep/30/hs2-colne-valley-wildlife-rewilding-chalk-grasslands · primonatura@mstdn.social · 5

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