Tag Archives: grasslands

Mapping our species-rich grasslands

Posted on November 5, 2019 by NatureScot

According to UK charity Plantlife, Britain has lost 97% of its species-rich grassland in less than a century. Hundreds of plants, fungi and invertebrate species rely on these important habitats – which in turn support healthy populations of birds and … Continue reading →

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Jane MacKintosh, conservationist and expert on Scotland’s grasslands

Posted on August 22, 2017 by NatureScot

Jane Mackintosh, who has died after a brief illness, aged 64, led grassland conservation work in Scotland working for Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH).  She played a key role in raising the profile and importance of semi-natural grasslands and their conservation … Continue reading →

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Habitat definitions

Posted on February 17, 2015 by NatureScot

Do you know the difference between Lowland meadows and Lowland calcareous grassland ?  If not then read on, as Sarah Smyth of Scottish Natural Heritage reveals how the art of habitat definition is undergoing a transformation. In Scotland we have … Continue reading →

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