Worse Than Warfare?

England's Salisbury Plain has long been a military training ground. Tanks churn up the soil and explosions are frequent. Sainsbury Plain has long been known, however, to be a haven for wild, chalkland flowers. Viper's bugloss; Small scabious and Kidney vetch abound in this location. Where there are flowers, insects and other animals prosper (https://www.theguardian.com/science/2024/oct/16/plantwatch-military-training-ground-offers-surprise-haven). It's been evident for decades, that agriculture is generally more damaging to biodiversity than preparations for warfare. Military training areas avoid the planting of monocultures; over-use of fertilizer, as well as applications of herbicides and insecticides. Tank tracks and craters from shells can actually create niches. These facts are a clear illustration of why it's necessary to encourage UK farmers to rewild some of their acres.