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Thursday 11 September 10.00am - 5.00pm
London
What does it cover?
This day course will provide an assessment of the techniques currently being used to develop flower-rich grassland on brownfield sites. We will discuss a range of practices that have been used to successfully grasslands that aim to achieve plant communities aspiring to British Priority Habitat types (such as Lowland Meadow) using a number of case studies from rural and urban sites. There will also be some analysis of how some such projects fail.
We will visit a brownfield site to explore some of the issues and practices in a real situation.
What will you learn?
The importance of understanding the site you have and its potential for attracting wildlife; ground preparation methods; seed and plant specification; sowing methods and seed rates; engaging with landowners, contractors and the public; challenges (e.g. weather, public expectations) .
You will also have the tools with which to measure the success of native grassland creation.
Your Trainer
Sue Everett MCIEEM is a nationally respected ecology and sustainability consultant, specialising in the management and creation of flower-rich grasslands.
What will it cost?
Earlybird £150
Professionals £175
Students and volunteers £125
