Lowland grassland: a strategic review and action plan (ENRR163)

Lowland grasslands of nature conservation value are a high priority for action in view of continuing losses, damage and lack of, or inappropriate, management. The current rural policy climate also presents an opportunity for restoration and creation of new grassland to offset past losses. An individual grassland Action Plan is justified given the high degree of threat to this habitat and the need for a co-ordinated approach to its conservation and enhancement.