Authors:
Smith, R.S., R.S. Shiel, R.D. Bardgett, D. Millward, P. Corkhill, G. Rolph, P.J. Hobbs and S. Peacock
Publication Date:
2003
Abstract/Summary:
The enhancement of biodiversity in meadow grassland is a long-term (> 10-year) secondary succession, most rapidly achieved in the absence of mineral fertilizer by cutting for hay in mid- July and autumn grazing with cattle. The sowing of key functional species, i.e. legumes and Rhinanthus minor, was important in facilitating the staged colonization of other sown species.
Resource Type:
Peer-reviewed Article
Source:
Journal of Applied Ecology