1. Site assessment
Identify accessible meadows and chalk downland with good species content, timing and harvest potential.
Locally harvested wildflower seed for Britain’s grasslands
Native seeds for a wilder Wessex
Flores Sylvestres combines decades of seed cleaning expertise with modern brush harvesting, on-site pre-cleaning and precision optical sorting to recover and refine native wildflower seed for restoration and Biodiversity Net Gain.
About
Built on seed expertise
Based in Berkshire, Flores Sylvestres draws on more than 50 years of seed cleaning and processing experience. We work with species-rich grassland, chalk downland and restoration projects that require locally sourced native seed with traceability and ecological value.
Our focus is simple: strengthen the supply of regionally appropriate wildflower seed while helping restore meadows and chalk grassland across Wessex and beyond.
Seed harvesting process
From species-rich grassland to refined seed
2. Brush harvest
Modified harvesting equipment recovers valuable seed from suitable stands while protecting the wider habitat.
3. Pre-clean and dry
Mobile pre-cleaning reduces excess stems and chaff at source and helps material dry safely and efficiently.
4. Optical sorting
Seed is cleaned, separated and optically refined to improve purity and maximise viable recovery.
BNG & restoration seed supply
Native seed for habitat creation and enhancement
- Locally sourced wildflower seed for meadows and chalk downland
- Regionally appropriate material for restoration and enhancement
- Suitable positioning for Biodiversity Net Gain delivery
- Bespoke native seed supply for ecological projects
Wessex focus
Regional map
Pan and zoom to explore. Markers highlight where we work: Berkshire base, Wessex, chalk downland and species-rich meadows.
Photography gallery
Field, harvest and processing imagery
Working with landowners
Accessible meadows and chalk downland sought for 2026
We are seeking accessible species-rich meadow and chalk downland sites suitable for brush harvesting. Harvesting outcomes vary from year to year, but specialist recovery methods and advanced processing can improve the proportion of viable seed recovered from suitable stands.
This can create additional revenue opportunities while helping expand the supply of locally sourced native seed for restoration across Wessex.
Potential benefits
- Additional revenue from seed harvest
- Support habitat restoration and enhancement
- Increase locally sourced native seed supply
- Relevant to BNG and ecological delivery
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Contact
Get in touch
Flores Sylvestres welcomes enquiries from landowners and land managers interested in helping grow the future of Britain’s native wildflowers.
Send us an emailinfo@floressylvestres.co.uk