Sir David Attenborough backs Plantlife’s No Mow campaign to prevent Brits from mowing their lawns - here’s why

Some Brits are making a pledge to stop mowing their lawns this month as part of Plantlife’s annual No Mow May campaign. Environmentalist and broadcaster Sir David Attenborough has backed the crucial movement and urges many to delay cutting the grass in their gardens.

Mowing lawns prevents wildflowers from breeding, pollinating and maintaining a healthy ecosystem. First launched in 2019, the campaign sets out to tackle pollution and lock away atmospheric carbon below ground.