Types of Grassland
There are 5 categories of semi-natural grassland in the UK:
- Neutral/mesotrophic grassland. Have a ph of between 5 and 6.5. They lie between extremes of acidity and alkanity, wetness and dryness. Few large sites remain, and are typically used for grazing and hay production.
- Calcerous grassland. ph 6.5 to 8.5, typically on limestone chalk. Mostly used for grazing.
- Acidic/Calcifugous grassland
- Fen meadows and rush pastures
- Calaminarian grassland
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