The importance of livestock grazing for wildlife conservation (IN170)

Livestock grazing is essential for the management of many of England’s most important wildlife habitats. Grassland, heathland, wood pasture, floodplain and coastal marshes all require some grazing to maintain the structure and composition upon which a variety of plants and animals depend for their survival. This leaflet examines the different types of grazing land and the issues that affect them.
Please note: This document is published for historic and research purposes.