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How to grow nectar flower mixtures
resource Natural England This note provides information on how to establish and manage nectar flower mixtures to encourage pollinators.Pollinators & ecological services, Regulations, standards & policy -
Intensive Grazing: Boode Farm
resource Natural England Catchment Sensitive Farming farm case study on the business and environmental benefits of maximising grazing efficiency and improving slurry and soil management.Natural resources & waste, People & skills, Compaction & cultivation, Drainage, Animal health & welfare, Dairy cattle -
Illustrated guide to water courses beside grassland
resource Natural England Practical guidance to help you manage watercourses and livestock in ways that will cause the least harm to water quality and wildlife.Drainage, Natural resources & waste -
Illustrated guide to hedgerow network restoration
resource Natural England A quick reference guide from Natural England promoting best practice in hedgerow restoration to help you reap the benefits on your farm.Agroforestry, Natural resources & waste, People & skills -
Traditional orchards: Wildlife
resource Natural England Traditional orchards are a haven for wildlife - simple management techniques can help increase populations of rare and priority species.Agroforestry, Roots & horticulture, People & skills -
Traditional orchards: maintenance pruning
resource Natural England This information note provides guidance on the reasons for the routine pruning of fruit trees and advice on the different methods used.Agroforestry, Roots & horticulture, People & skills -
Sward enhancement: diversifying grassland by spreading species-rich green hay
resource Natural England Practical guidance to help you assess suitability of using green hay as a sward enhancement method and best management techniques to apply.Grasslands & forage crops, Natural resources & waste -
Sward enhancement: choice of methods
resource Natural England Practical tips on ways of increasing the diversity of wild flowers in your swards, with guidance on selecting the right method.Grasslands & forage crops, Pollinators & ecological services, Biodiversity -
Arable reversion to species-rich grassland: Site selection and choice of methods
resource Natural England One of a series of Technical Information Notes providing information on arable reversionGrasslands & forage crops, Pollinators & ecological services -
Seed sources for grassland restoration
resource Natural England This note is one of a series providing information on grassland restoration and re-creation.Pollinators & ecological services, Biodiversity, Regulations, standards & policy