When you join Monmouthshire Meadows Group, one of our botanists will visit your site to do a survey of the wildflowers already present, and to give you customised advice on managing your land. Join MMG here

MMG has published a leaflet with basic advice on Managing Grassland for Wildlife. It is available to download here.

This is an excellent, and simple to follow, summary published by Plantlife on how to create a meadow in your garden or field: How to Make a Meadow with Native Wildflowers (pdf)

Information on collecting your own Yellow Rattle seeds

There is a lot of help and information available from other sites. In particular the national charity Plantlife has a site devoted to creating and managing meadows: Plantlife’s Meadows’ Hub

For advice on contractors to use, where to get equipment and seeds, have a look at our Contractors and Suppliers list

If you have any specific questions, you can contact our committee

Advice from other organisations

Habitat management guides: Buglife

How to use Green Hay to Create Species-rich Grassland: Plantlife

Restoring Grasslands with Green Hay or by Harvesting Seeds: Defra

Habitat Management Advice for Local Wildlife Site Owners: Gwent Wildlife Trust