Friends of Homerton Station plant wildflower meadows

Bob Little, John Little, Ross Henderson, Ben Asmah and Ian Miles from Network Rail’s maintenance team

Local community group, Friends of Homerton Station, is introducing wildflower meadows to the station, with the help of Network Rail’s maintenance team and the Grass Roof Company.

This week they started clearing existing vegetation and litter from the embankments. Over the summer, work will continue to remove rank grasses and invasive plants. Clearance work is necessary in order to create an environment where wildlife-friendly plants can thrive.

Network Rail’s Maintenance Protection Coordinator, Lee Draper, said: ‘Network Rail’s maintenance team is delighted to be involved with this innovative project. We look forward to seeing snowdrops, primroses, foxgloves, buttercups and a variety of other wildflowers at the station.’

‘Wildflower meadows provide a welcoming habitat for butterflies, bees and other wildlife’, says John Little of the Grass Roof Company. ‘Wildflowers will enhance the station and support local biodiversity.’

Friends of Homerton Station was formed in March 2008 to enhance Homerton Station through creation of a wildflower meadow. It is a totally voluntary group. The ‘Friends’ work closely with train operator London Overground Rail Operations Ltd (LOROL), Transport for London and with Network Rail.

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