Holistic Land Management
Written Resource Videos Infographics
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Benefits of Pasture Diversity Species Guide (written resource)
An introduction to grass, herb and legume species and the ways in which a diverse pasture can benefit a farm (6 pages).
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Dung as an Ecosystem (infographic)
A quick look at the key roles that dung beetles play in a farm ecosystem (1 page).
Dung Beetle Deep Dive with Sally-Ann Spence (video)
Sally-Ann Spence, an expert on dung beetles, leads this Pasture for Life webinar from 2020. Learn about native dung beetle species and their role on the farm.
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Integrating Trees into Livestock Grazing (video)
A short film made in the Yorkshire Dales focussing on Integrating Trees with Livestock featuring Jon Haines from the Soil Association and Ian Bell from NSRegen.
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Land Management with Alison Ruyter (Kent Wildlife Trust) (video)
Alison Ruyter from the Kent Wildlife Trust, discusses how she approaches managing the land with livestock (cattle, sheep, pigs and ponies). Webinar from 2023.
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Nutrient Cycle on a Farm (Infographic)
An infographic showing a basic overview of how nutrients cycle in a farm system (1 page).
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Pasture Interpretation and Planning (video)
Land Manager Christine Meadows from the High Weald exploring plant ID and how to 'read' your pasture in this short video.
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Ruminants and Sward Diversity (written resource)
A more detailed look at plant diversity and its effect on animal health, grazing and agroecological systems (12 pages).
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The Rough Guide to Herbal Leys (written resource)
A detailed guide to herbal leys and diverse swards written by Emily Grant focussing on the principles, nutritional benefits, establishment methods, key species and case studies.
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An infographic and brief description of the processes and key terms related to the large and small water cycle (1 page).
