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European heathlands are of high conservation value but have declined as a result of agricultural intensification. Heathland recreation is currently be...
Read moreRestoration of novel ecosystems to a historical benchmark may not always be possible or advisable. Novel ecosystems may be managed by targeting specif...
Read moreSpecies-rich grasslands are of high conservation value because of the diverse floral and faunal assemblages they support. Intensive agriculture has re...
Read moreDescribes experiments on the use of fabrics placed on the soil surface or within the soil profile to prevent invasion by tree species. In a greenhouse...
Read moreHydraulic sowing involves application of fertilizer and/or seed to steep slopes as a water-based slurry. Mulches are typically added to bury the seed ...
Read moreFlower strips are a fundamental part of agri-environment schemes (AESs) introduced by the European Union to counteract the loss of biodiversity and re...
Read moreA coordinated continental-scale field experiment across 31 sites was used to compare the biomass yield of monocultures and four species mixtures assoc...
Read moreDiversification of species-poor grassland often requires the introduction of desirable species by sowing seed. We determined whether management affect...
Read moreSeeds of Poa annua, P. trivialis and Festuca rubra were sown into gaps within established Lolium perenne swards, planted in systematic pattern to give...
Read moreThe distribution of T. repens and grasses was examined in 6 hill swards in mid-Wales sown 10-39 years before with seed mixtures containing T. repens a...
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