More than 1,000 tower mustard plants have been successfully grown and replanted in London by volunteers, marking a crucial first year for a community-led conservation project.
01Summary
- 01The Tower Mustard Project involves Citizen Zoo, Habitats & Heritage, and a network of land managers and volunteers.
- 02Seeds were sourced from the last remaining London populations at Lesnes Abbey Woods and Stain Hill Reservoir.
- 03Plants have been reestablished at sites including Wimbledon Common, Hounslow Heath, Lesnes Abbey Woods and Barnes Common.
- 04The species is assessed as near threatened on the Great Britain Red List and endangered in England.
- 05The project is funded by the Greater London Authority's Green Roots Fund and Thames Water.
02Why it matters
This initiative demonstrates a replicable community model for conserving rare urban plants, supporting vital pollinators and helping to reverse the loss of 185 plant species in London.
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