MMG has published a leaflet with basic advice on Managing Grassland for Wildlife. It is available to download here.
Plantlife is the leading charity supporting native plants and fungi in the UK.
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)
Plantlife has a site devoted to creating and managing meadows: Plantlife’s Meadows’ Hub
Information on collecting your own Yellow Rattle seeds
For advice on contractors to use, where to get equipment and seeds, have a look at our Contractors and Suppliers list
Advice for members
When you join Monmouthshire Meadows Group, you have the opportunity to request a survey. If you choose this option, 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.
Iink to membership page
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