The Meadow Makers' Network Forum

Farming & Wildlife - A practical handbook for the management, restoration and creation of wildlife habitats on farmland Exactly as the title suggests, this large book covers all aspects of wildlife conservation on farms - from the habitat requirements of fritillary butterflies in woodland, to po...

More than sourcing seed locally I think it's really important to source seeds of local provenance. By that I mean from old meadows that haven't had seed introduced. Getting seed from a neighbour's meadow that has been sown with bought-in seed doesn't mean it's local seed. I think this is especially ...

A brilliant, wide-ranging and very recommended introduction to the wildlife of Dartmoor. This engagingly written book is packed with great quality photos and beautiful illustrations, making it both accessible and inspiring to all. The huge variety of plants and animals covered are helpfully split in...

A new initiative by Highways England will see all grassland areas on improvement schemes finished with low nutrient soil. This is to encourage the growth of wildflowers, rather than aggressive grasses, nettle and dock - from The Moorlander, 11th December 2020.

Plants and Habitats by Ben Averis is one of my favourite books to take with me when exploring a meadow. It's an excellent book for IDing not only flowers, but also grasses, sedges, mosses, etc. And while it isn't comprehensive in it's coverage (it doesn't have, say, Ivy-leaved bellflower), it does c...