changing extent and conservation interest of lowland grasslands in England and Wales: a review of grassland surveys 1930-84

This study examined the changing extent of lowland grassland, in England and Wales, over the last half century. The proportions of semi-natural, and agriculturally improved grasslands were also assessed. Total grassland area has declined from 7 multiplied by 8 M ha, 50 years ago, to just 4 multiplie...

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Published in:Biological conservation 1987, Vol.40 (4), p.281-300
Main Author: Fuller, R.M
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
acreage
agriculture
Animal and plant ecology
Animal, plant and microbial ecology
Biological and medical sciences
Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology
grassland improvement
grasslands
land improvement
land use
lowlands
natural resource management
Synecology
Terrestrial ecosystems
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Summary:This study examined the changing extent of lowland grassland, in England and Wales, over the last half century. The proportions of semi-natural, and agriculturally improved grasslands were also assessed. Total grassland area has declined from 7 multiplied by 8 M ha, 50 years ago, to just 4 multiplied by 8 M ha now. The decline in extent of unimproved grassland also started in the 1930s, accelerated through the war years, and has continued steadily ever since.
ISSN:0006-3207
1873-2917
DOI:10.1016/0006-3207(87)90121-2