Establishing Wildflowers, Green Hay and Arable Reversion - Rob Nicholls
Rob is a Countryside Ranger in the west of the South Downs National Park as well as a facilitator for the Winchester Downs Cluster. He has been involved in a number of chalk grassland enhancement projects in the west of the downs and will be discussing the various techniques they have used for these projects as well as covering some of the details for the establishment of wildflowers and enhancing grassland.
Managing Species-rich Grassland and Wildflowers - Matt Pitts
Matt Pitts is a Meadows Advisor for Plantlife and has been conducting virtual seedling safaris over lockdown which have taken a look at re-seeded grasslands and the management options that might suit those sites best. He will be taking a look at post establishment management of chalk grassland as well as how these grasslands can be managed for hay cutting and grazing.
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