I think it probably a good idea to avoid doing this on unimproved or
semi-unimproved grasslands, except in the case of reintroductions. Best wishes
Dawn
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Subject: [Adastra] To rattle or not to rattle
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Adastrans I have misgivings about the current popularity of introducing yellow
rattle (and other British native plants) to existing grasslands where no
historic records of such plants exist, am I worrying unnecessarily or is there
cause for concern, what do you think? Should we perhaps restrict the
introduction of yellow rattle and other plants to new or improved grasslands
and avoid doing this on unimproved or semi-unimproved grasslands, except in the
case of reintroductions? Are we in effect homogenising our countryside whereby
the uniqueness of individual sites will be lost? It may become impossible to
determine what the naturally occurring flora really was, does this matter? Can
yellow rattle have a detrimental effect on existing vegetation? For instance,
can it impact upon rare grasses? Are there any protocols, codes of conduct
etc. that we should be following on this subject? I’d appreciate any advice,
thanks,Vivien
