Wet Grassland Guide (Benstead et al. 1997)

The "Wetland Grassland Guide: Managing floodplain and Coastal Wet Grasslands for Wildlife" provides a detailed description of the habitat its management and restoration. Sections cover the following:

1. Wet grassland (value threats and extent);
2. Site evaluation and management planning;
3. Ecological requirements;
4. Management techniques, including;
   • Water management;
   • Drainage channel management;
   • Grassland management;
   • Grassland establishment, including restoration and aftercare;
5. Survey and monitoring
6. Case studies
7. Appendices with information on rare species, funding schemes, grassland community management requirements, approved herbicides.

It is available directly from the RSPB publication Department, code 24-130, Price £15.95. Publications co-ordinator, the RSPB, The Lodge, Sandy, Bedfordshire, SG19 2DL.

References

Benstead, P., Drake, M., Jose, P.V., Mountford, O., Newbold, C. & Treweek, J. 1997. The Wet Grassland Guide: Managing floodplain and Coastal Wet Grasslands for Wildlife. RSPB, Sandy.