Farming and Wildlife: A Practical Management Handbook - Couverture souple

Andrews, John; Rebane, Michael

 
9780903138673: Farming and Wildlife: A Practical Management Handbook

Synopsis

This practical guide is aimed at encouraging environmentally sensitive farming throughout the various types of farmland in the UK. Farmers and landowners, students, lecturers, advisers and policy-makers should all find the information useful. Many aspects of farming are covered, from crop and livestock management to game management. The introduction covers conservation assessment, environmental audits, status of habitats and species and farm conservation plans. Other chapters examine tillage, pastures and meadows, lowland heath, hill and upland grazing, woodland, hedges, watercourses, farm buildings, livestock, agrochemicals and organic farming. There are also chapters devoted to legal considerations and sources of advice.

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