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Managing Grasslands

Grasslands – whether meadows, road verges, or green spaces – have the power to benefit biodiversity, climate and people, by providing wildflower-rich habitats.

Whatever their size, regular ongoing management is required to enable these diverse and vital grasslands to thrive.

Cows in a field of grass by a gate in Greena Moor
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Managing Road Verges and Green Spaces

If managed efficiently and effectively for wildlife and people, Britain’s road verges and public green spaces can be an essential part of nature networks and nature’s recovery.

We invite local authorities, highways agencies and contractors to take initiative in policy and practice to find cost savings, carbon savings and wins for wildlife. We want to work with you to support the public services that maintain verges and open spaces and help to address barriers you might be encountering when trying to adopt lower-carbon and nature-friendly management.

Finding nature-based solutions for the management and enhancement of our public green infrastructure will be an essential part of delivering for the economy, Net Zero and Biodiversity Duties.

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Managing Meadows

Wildflower meadow bursting with yellow dandelions and rolling hills in the background

Wildflower meadows are often a defining feature of the summer, but when managed properly they can also be a vital habitat for wildlife and nature recovery.

Take a look through our guidance on managing meadows, the equipment needed, which seeds to choose and much much more.

We are working with farmers, landowners and community groups to restore our grasslands and take care of meadows for the future.

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Downloadable Guides

Case Studies

Toolkit to Help Farmers Access Financial Support
Cows grazing in a field

Toolkit to Help Farmers Access Financial Support

We are developing the first grassland-specific toolkit to help farmers restore more species-rich grasslands and access alternative forms of finance.

Fen Orchid Programme

Fen Orchid Programme

A more than 10 years programme of increasing the population of the Fen Orchid in the UK lead by Plantlife.

A Big Win for Grassland, But Farmers Need More
Cows in a field of grass by a gate in Greena Moor

A Big Win for Grassland, But Farmers Need More

After a big government announcement, our experts have been delving into the details on the latest funding changes for farmers.