Useful Links & Further Reading
Below are some useful links for meadow owners.
Web links:
Big Meadow Search (Resources & Links page is very useful)
Restoring Shropshire's Verges Project
Conservation of grassland for waxcap fungi
Species-rich Grasslands, Meadows and Pastures, in Worcestershire: A Landowner’s Guide to Recognition, Management and Restoration (Worcestershire Wildlife Trust)
Sward enhancement: diversifying grassland by spreading species-rich green hay.
(Natural England Technical Information Note TIN063)
National Vegetation Classification: MG5 Grassland
(Natural England Technical Information Note TIN147)
www.magnificentmeadows.org.uk/advice-guidance/how-can-i-manage-my-meadow
Books:
Lewis, P. 2003. Making a wildflower meadow.
Frances Lincoln Ltd., London.
MacIntyre, D. 2024. Restoring the Wild.
Crowood Press, Marlborough.
(The author is the founder of Emorsgate Seeds and has a wealth of experience with plants of meadows)
Peterken, G. 2013. Meadows.
British Wildlife Publishing, Gillingham.
(Probably the best general guide to the history, diversity and beauty of meadows)