Frequently Asked Question

It is likely that there are a number of different grassland management techniques in place on your site, each of which has its own benefit.

We manage grassland first and foremost for biodiversity to give you a rich and interesting environment, and our precious and disappearing wildlife somewhere to live.

The three main management strategies we use are as below, but please note these may vary from site to site, and there are many more approaches in operation across our sites.

Shorter-mown Grass - This is usually for areas near roads or play areas. We keep grass shorter so that it does not obstruct formal play equipment, and we often keep a shorter edge near roads to discourage wildlife from approaching such hazards.

Parkland Grass – This is longer than the above, to mimic naturally-grazed pasture. It is great for invertebrates and for some plants and flowers that would not get the light to flourish in a meadow grassland environment. It also provides a natural grade of grassland between meadow and shorter-mown, rather than a harsh cut off point, so you may find it onsite between meadow and shorter-mown areas.

Meadow Grassland – This type of grassland provides the most botanical diversity and is the most ecologically important type of grassland across our sites. It is the most favoured grassland habitat type by wildlife, including pollinators, invertebrates, birds, herpetofauna, and small mammals.

If you would like further information on our grassland management, please visit www.bettsestates.com, scroll to the bottom of the page, and click on the “Policies” link.