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As part of a major redevelopment several new areas of grassland habitat were created. We provided a consultancy report detailing the most appropriate species to use, the necessary ground preparation required, and management instructions for future years. We were also involved in sowing the seed mixes on the new areas including using ‘hydroseeding’ – see below. We designed and provided several mixes of low-growing grassland species that would be suitable for mesotrophic and calcareous soils. Designing bespoke seed mixes meant that we could select species most suited to the particular soil and environmental conditions of the areas to be sown. |
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For a separate area we also sowed a unique mix of wildflower seed that had been harvested by permission from Killard Point Nature Reserve. Killard Point contains a wide range of native flora including certain rare species and species that are not available commercially. Seed was collected from the site using a low-impact ‘Brush Harvester’. |
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Some of the new areas were sown using conventional seed-sowing methods. However, other sections were sown by ‘hydroseeding’. |
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Hydroseeding is a unique method of seed sowing that sprays a biodegradable mulch onto an area. The mulch creates the ideal environment for seed and often speeds germination rates. |
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As the site develops, it is anticipated that an array of native flora will establish enhancing the ecological value of this important site and supporting the associated biodiversity. |
 Picture courtesy of WWT |
| For more information on our consultancy service and on the methods used above, i.e. brush harvesting and hydroseeding, please see our ‘Specialised services’ page. Back to Case Studies |
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