The urban graveyard: a wildlife oasis

This 32-acre mosaic of woods and shrubs is a fine example of how to manage land if you want to encourage wildlife. The secret is to do very little. Don't clear away fallen wood, don't remove ivy, don't mow every blade of grass. The result is an impressive array of species.

Foxes and tawny owls patrol its leafy lanes, woodpeckers flit through the trees, and rare birds like firecrests are known to breed here. It's an island of green in a sea of concrete and it's right in the middle of London.

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