Natural England

Research that looked at the effects of creating wildlife-friendly habitats in less productive areas of fields on a conventional arable farm.

Jessica Brooks discusses the benefits farmer clusters offer to the natural environment, farm businesses, and trigger widespread engagement with communities. Farmers can achieve more together than they ever would in isolation. So, here’s the story of where the idea came from and where we are now!

Research highlights and useful information on encouraging invertebrates on farmland.

From harvest mice to hares, practical conservation advice for some of farmland’s best known mammals.

Useful information and research highlights on managing uncropped habitats for farmland wildlife.

Information and advice on wild plant conservation on farmland.

Find out about amphibians and reptiles and how you can help these fascinating yet declining animals on the farm.

Find out about the wildlife of ponds, ditches, rivers and streams on the farm and some tips on habitat management.

'Wildlife and Farming: Managing for Nature on Lowland Farms' is a practical handbook, providing information and advice to practical people. The question it answers is a crucial one: how to conserve wildlife on working farms. British farmers have always aspired to be custodians of a countryside that provides the nation with food security alongside vibrant wildlife and an inspiring landscape.

Insights into landscape-scale approaches for wildlife conservation on farmland, and case studies from WildCRU’s research.

How to help provide the “big three” for farmland birds: safe nesting habitat, summer food and winter food.

Practical information on encouraging biodiversity in productive fields.