Functional diversity in low-input grassland farming systems: characterisation, effect and management

Duru, M., Tallowin, J. R. B. and Cruz, P. 2005. Functional diversity in low-input grassland farming systems: characterisation, effect and management. Lillak, R., Viiralt, R., Linke, A. and Geherman, V. (ed.) Integrating Efficient Grassland Farming and Biodiversity [Proceedings of 13th International Occasional Symposium of the European Grassland Federation, Tartu, Estonia, 29-31 August 2005].

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Management to Support Multiple Ecosystem Services from Productive Grasslands

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Savage, J., Woodcock, B. A., Bullock, J. M., Nowakowski, M., Tallowin, J. R. B. and Pywell, R. F. 2021. Management to Support Multiple Ecosystem Services from Productive Grasslands. Sustainability. 13 (11), p. 6263. https://doi.org/10.3390/su13116263

Plant, soil and microbial controls on grassland diversity restoration: a long-term, multi-site mesocosm experiment

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Fry, E. L., Pilgrim, E. S., Tallowin, J. R. B., Smith, R. S., Mortimer, S. R., Beaumont, D. A., Simkin, J., Harris, S. J., Shiel, R. S., Quirk, H., Harrison, K. A., Lawson, C. S., Hobbs, P. J. and Bardgett, R. D. 2017. Plant, soil and microbial controls on grassland diversity restoration: a long-term, multi-site mesocosm experiment. Journal of Applied Ecology. February, pp. 1-11. https://doi.org/10.1111/1365-2664.12869

Legacy effects of grassland management on soil carbon to depth

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Ward, S. E., Smart, S. M., Quirk, H., Tallowin, J. R. B., Mortimer, S. R., Shiel, R. S., Wilby, A. and Bardgett, R. D. 2016. Legacy effects of grassland management on soil carbon to depth. Global Change Biology. 22 (8), pp. 2929-2938. https://doi.org/10.1111/gcb.13246

Creation of micro-topographic features: a new tool for introducing specialist species of calcareous grassland to restored sites?

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Wagner, M., Bullock, J. M., Hulmes, L., Hulmes, S., Peyton, J., Amy, S. R., Savage, J., Tallowin, J. R. B., Heard, M. S. and Pywell, R. F. 2016. Creation of micro-topographic features: a new tool for introducing specialist species of calcareous grassland to restored sites? Applied Vegetation Science. 19 (1), pp. 89-100. https://doi.org/10.1111/avsc.12198

Can species-rich grasslands be established on former intensively managed arable soils?

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Horrocks, C. A., Heal, K. V., Harvie, B., Tallowin, J. R. B., Cardenas, L. M. and Dungait, J. A. J. 2016. Can species-rich grasslands be established on former intensively managed arable soils? Agriculture, Ecosystems & Environment. 217, pp. 59-67. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.agee.2015.10.015

Simple measures of climate, soil properties and plant traits predict national-scale grassland soil carbon stocks

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Manning, P., De Vries, F. T., Tallowin, J. R. B., Smith, Roger, Mortimer, S. R., Pilgrim, E. S., Harrison, K. A., Wright, D. G., Quirk, H., Benson, J., Shipley, B., Cornelissen, J. H. C., Kattge, J., Bonisch, G., Wirth, C. and Bargett, R. D. 2015. Simple measures of climate, soil properties and plant traits predict national-scale grassland soil carbon stocks. Journal of Applied Ecology. 52 (5), pp. 1188-1196. https://doi.org/10.1111/1365-2664.12478

Changing leaf nitrogen and canopy height quantify processes leading to plant and butterfly diversity loss in agricultural landscapes

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Hodgson, J. G., Tallowin, J. R. B., Dennis, R. L. H., Thompson, K., Poschlod, P., Dhanoa, M. S., Charles, M., Jones, G., Wilson, P., Band, S. R., Bogaard, A., Palmer, C., Carter, G. and Hynd, A. 2014. Changing leaf nitrogen and canopy height quantify processes leading to plant and butterfly diversity loss in agricultural landscapes. Functional Ecology. 28 (5), pp. 1284-1291. https://doi.org/10.1111/1365-2435.12253

Enhancing floral resources for pollinators in productive agricultural grasslands

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Woodcock, B. A., Savage, J., Bullock, J. M., Nowakowski, M., Orr, R. J., Tallowin, J. R. B. and Pywell, R. F. 2014. Enhancing floral resources for pollinators in productive agricultural grasslands. Biological Conservation. 171, pp. 44-51. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biocon.2014.01.023

Effects of livestock breed and rearing experience on foraging behaviour of yearling beef cattle grazing unimproved grasslands

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Orr, R. J., Tallowin, J. R. B., Griffith, B. A. and Rutter, S. M. 2014. Effects of livestock breed and rearing experience on foraging behaviour of yearling beef cattle grazing unimproved grasslands. Grass and Forage Science. 69 (1), pp. 90-103. https://doi.org/10.1111/gfs.12030

Ecologically sustainable fertility management for the maintenance and species-rich hay meadows: a 12-year fertilizer and lime experiment

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Kirkham, F. W., Tallowin, J. R. B., Dunn, R. M., Bhogal, A., Chambers, B. J. and Bardgett, R. D. 2014. Ecologically sustainable fertility management for the maintenance and species-rich hay meadows: a 12-year fertilizer and lime experiment. Journal of Applied Ecology. 51 (1), pp. 152-161. https://doi.org/10.1111/1365-2664.12169

Effects of spreading species-rich green hay on the botanical composition of an agriculturally improved hay meadow in northern England

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Kirkham, F. W., Bhogal, A., Chambers, B. J., Dunn, R. M. and Tallowin, J. R. B. 2013. Effects of spreading species-rich green hay on the botanical composition of an agriculturally improved hay meadow in northern England. Grass and Forage Science. 68 (2), pp. 260-270. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2494.2012.00895.x

Enhancing beetle and spider communities in agricultural grasslands: the roles of seed addition and habitat management

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Woodcock, B. A., Savage, J., Bullock, J. M., Nowakowski, M., Orr, R. J., Tallowin, J. R. B. and Pywell, R. F. 2013. Enhancing beetle and spider communities in agricultural grasslands: the roles of seed addition and habitat management. Agriculture, Ecosystems & Environment. 167, pp. 79-85. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.agee.2013.01.009

Enhancing floral diversity to increase the robustness of grassland beetle assemblages to environmental change

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Woodcock, B. A., Bullock, J. M., Nowakowski, M., Orr, R., Tallowin, J. R. B. and Pywell, R. F. 2012. Enhancing floral diversity to increase the robustness of grassland beetle assemblages to environmental change. Conservation Letters. 5 (6), pp. 459-469. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1755-263X.2012.00262.x

Restoring diverse grassland: what can be achieved where, and what will it do for us?

E - Books edited/written by staff member, alone/with others

Peel, S., Chesterton, C., Cooke, A., Jefferson, R., Martin, D., Smith, B., Smith, S. and Tallowin, J. R. B. 2012. Restoring diverse grassland: what can be achieved where, and what will it do for us? Association of Applied Biologists (AAB) Wellesbourne Warwick .

Negative effect of early-stage restoration plant species on recruitment of late-stage restoration species

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Dunn, R. M. and Tallowin, J. R. B. 2012. Negative effect of early-stage restoration plant species on recruitment of late-stage restoration species. Restoring diverse grassland: what can be achieved where, and what will it do for us? Aspects of Applied Biology 115 . Association of Applied Biologists (AAB) Wellesbourne Warwick . pp. 151-156

Plant-soil interactions and grassland diversity restoration

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Bardgett, R. D., Smith, R. S., Shiel, R. S., Tallowin, J. R. B., Mortimer, S. R., Brown, V. K., Pilgrim, E. S., Millward, D., Lawson, C., Harrison, K. A., Edwards, A. E., Hobbs, P. J., Sanderson, R., Harris, S. J., Beaumont, D. A., Murray, A. M., Wright, D. G. and Quirk, H. 2012. Plant-soil interactions and grassland diversity restoration. Restoring diverse grassland: what can be achieved where, and what will it do for us? Aspects of Applied Biology 115 . Association of Applied Biologists (AAB) Wellesbourne Warwick . pp. 31-34

Restoring species-rich grassland: principles and techniques

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Pywell, R. F., Woodcock, B., Tallowin, J. R. B., Mortimer, S. R. and Bullock, J. M. 2012. Restoring species-rich grassland: principles and techniques. Restoring diverse grassland: what can be achieved where, and what will it do for us? Aspects of Applied Biology 115 . Association of Applied Biologists (AAB) Wellesbourne Warwick . pp. 11-21

Negative impact of facilitator plant species on floral diversity

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Beaumont, D. A., Tallowin, J. R. B., Dunn, R. M., Pilgrim, E. S. and Bardgett, R. D. 2012. Negative impact of facilitator plant species on floral diversity. Aspects of Applied Biology. 115, pp. 157-163.

Abiotic drivers and plant traits explain landscape-scale patterns in soil microbial communities

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

De Vries, F. T., Manning, P., Tallowin, J. R. B., Mortimer, S. R., Pilgrim, E. S., Harrison, K. A., Hobbs, P. J., Quirk, H., Shipley, B., Cornelissen, J. H. C., Kattge, J. and Bardgett, R. D. 2012. Abiotic drivers and plant traits explain landscape-scale patterns in soil microbial communities. Ecology Letters. 15 (11), pp. 1230-1239. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1461-0248.2012.01844.x

Fen-meadow, rush pasture, mire and swamp communities : A review of knowledge gaps, restoration issues and their potential to deliver Ecosystem Services

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Tallowin, J. R. B., Mountford, J. O. and Savage, J. 2011. Fen-meadow, rush pasture, mire and swamp communities : A review of knowledge gaps, restoration issues and their potential to deliver Ecosystem Services. Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (CEH).

Sustainable grassland management benefits butterflies

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Westbury, D. B., Woodcock, B. A., Harris, S. J., Griffith, B. A. and Tallowin, J. R. B. 2011. Sustainable grassland management benefits butterflies. Vegetation Management. Aspects of Applied Biology 108 . pp. 81-86

Novel margin management to enhance Auchenorrhyncha biodiversity in intensive grasslands

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Blake, R. J., Woodcock, B. A., Ramsay, A. J., Pilgrim, E. S., Brown, V. K., Tallowin, J. R. B. and Potts, S. G. 2011. Novel margin management to enhance Auchenorrhyncha biodiversity in intensive grasslands. Agriculture, Ecosystems & Environment. 140, pp. 506-513. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.agee.2011.02.003

Options for wide scale enhancement of grassland biodiversity under the Entry Level Scheme

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Pywell, R. F., Woodcock, B. A., Orr, R. J., Tallowin, J. R. B., Mcewen, I., Nowakowski, M. and Bullock, J. M. 2010. Options for wide scale enhancement of grassland biodiversity under the Entry Level Scheme. Agri-environment Schemes - What Have They Achieved and Where Do We Go From here? Aspects of Applied Biology 100 . pp. 125-131

Environmental myopia: a diagnosis and a remedy

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Silvertown, J., Tallowin, J. R. B., Stevens, C., Power, S. A., Morgan, V., Emmett, B., Hester, A., Grime, P. J., Morecroft, M., Buxton, R., Poulton, P. R., Jinks, R. and Bardgett, R. D. 2010. Environmental myopia: a diagnosis and a remedy. Trends In Ecology & Evolution. 25, pp. 556-561. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tree.2010.06.015

Lowland farmland bird conservation in the context of wider ecosystem service delivery

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Bradbury, R. B., Stoate, C. and Tallowin, J. R. B. 2010. Lowland farmland bird conservation in the context of wider ecosystem service delivery. Journal of Applied Ecology. 47, pp. 986-993. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2664.2010.01843.x

Minimizing environmental impacts of grassland weed management: can Cirsium arvense be controlled without herbicides?

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Pywell, R. F., Hayes, M. J., Tallowin, J. R. B., Walker, K. J., Meek, W. R., Carvell, C., Warman, L. A. and Bullock, J. M. 2010. Minimizing environmental impacts of grassland weed management: can Cirsium arvense be controlled without herbicides? Grass and Forage Science. 65, pp. 159-174. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2494.2010.00735.x

Responses of invertebrate trophic level, feeding guild and body size to the management of improved grassland field margins

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Woodcock, B. A., Potts, S. G., Tscheulin, T., Pilgrim, E. S., Ramsey, A. J., Harrison-Cripps, J., Brown, V. K. and Tallowin, J. R. B. 2009. Responses of invertebrate trophic level, feeding guild and body size to the management of improved grassland field margins. Journal of Applied Ecology. 46, pp. 920-929. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2664.2009.01675.x

Enhancing pollinator biodiversity in intensive grasslands

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Potts, S. G., Woodcock, B. A., Roberts, S. P. M., Tscheulin, T., Pilgrim, E. S., Brown, V. K. and Tallowin, J. R. B. 2009. Enhancing pollinator biodiversity in intensive grasslands. Journal of Applied Ecology. 46, pp. 369-379. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2664.2009.01609.x

The impact of organic and inorganic fertilizers and lime on the species-richness and plant functional characteristics of hay meadow communities

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Kirkham, F. W., Tallowin, J. R. B., Sanderson, R. A., Bhogal, A., Chambers, B. J. and Stevens, D. P. 2008. The impact of organic and inorganic fertilizers and lime on the species-richness and plant functional characteristics of hay meadow communities. Biological Conservation. 141, pp. 1411-1427. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biocon.2008.03.010

Grassland Biodiversity Monitoring Plan

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Tallowin, J. R. B. 2007. Grassland Biodiversity Monitoring Plan.

Grassland Action Plan for the umberak-Samoborsko gorje Nature Park

D1 - Technical reports: non-confidential

Tallowin, J. R. B. 2007. Grassland Action Plan for the umberak-Samoborsko gorje Nature Park.

High Value Grassland: Providing Biodiversity, a Clean Environment and Premium Products

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Hopkins, J. J., Duncan, A. J., McCraken, D. I., Peel, S. and Tallowin, J. R. B. 2007. High Value Grassland: Providing Biodiversity, a Clean Environment and Premium Products. British Grassland Society (BGS) Hurley.

Influence of livestock experience and breed on foraging behaviour in unimproved grasslands and impact on biodiversity (BEFORBIO)

D1 - Technical reports: non-confidential

Tallowin, J. R. B. 2007. Influence of livestock experience and breed on foraging behaviour in unimproved grasslands and impact on biodiversity (BEFORBIO).

Potential for enhancing biodiversity on intensive livestock farms

D1 - Technical reports: non-confidential

Pilgrim, E. and Tallowin, J. R. B. 2007. Potential for enhancing biodiversity on intensive livestock farms.

Enhancing diversity of species-poor grasslands: an experimental assessment of multiple constraints

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Pywell, R. F., Bullock, J. M., Tallowin, J. R. B., Walker, K. J., Warman, E. A. and Masters, G. 2007. Enhancing diversity of species-poor grasslands: an experimental assessment of multiple constraints. Journal of Applied Ecology. 44 (1), pp. 81-94. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2664.2006.01260.x

The potential of grass field margin management for enhancing beetle diversity in intensive livestock farms

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Woodcock, B. A., Potts, S. G., Pilgrim, E. S., Ramsay, A. J., Tscheulin, T., Parkinson, A. E., Smith, R. E. N., Gundrey, A. L., Brown, V. K. and Tallowin, J. R. B. 2007. The potential of grass field margin management for enhancing beetle diversity in intensive livestock farms. Journal of Applied Ecology. 44 (1), pp. 60-69. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2664.2006.01258.x

Managements to achieve botanical diversification of improved grassland by natural recolonisation (NATREC)

D1 - Technical reports: non-confidential

Tallowin, J. R. B. 2006. Managements to achieve botanical diversification of improved grassland by natural recolonisation (NATREC).

Review of the diet and micro-habitat values for wildlife and the agronomic potential of selected grassland plant species

D1 - Technical reports: non-confidential

Mortimer, S. R., Kessock-Philip, R., Potts, S. G., Ramsay, A. J., Roberts, S. P. M., Woodcock, B. A., Hopkins, A., Gundrey, A. L., Dunn, R. M., Tallowin, J. R. B., Vickery, J. and Gough, S. 2006. Review of the diet and micro-habitat values for wildlife and the agronomic potential of selected grassland plant species. English Nature.

Agricultural grasslands in the landscape: an issue of structural and spatial uniformity

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Tallowin, J. R. B., Clegg, C. D., Hobbs, P. J. and Hopkins, A. 2006. Agricultural grasslands in the landscape: an issue of structural and spatial uniformity. IGER Innovations. 10, pp. 50-55.

Potential for enhancing biodiversity on intensive livestock farms

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Tallowin, J. R. B. 2006. Potential for enhancing biodiversity on intensive livestock farms.

The impact of organic fertilisers on semi-natural grasslands

D1 - Technical reports: non-confidential

Tallowin, J. R. B. 2006. The impact of organic fertilisers on semi-natural grasslands.

Influence of livestock experience and breed on foraging behaviour in unimproved grasslands and impact on biodiversity (BEFORBIO)

D1 - Technical reports: non-confidential

Tallowin, J. R. B. 2006. Influence of livestock experience and breed on foraging behaviour in unimproved grasslands and impact on biodiversity (BEFORBIO).

Grassland biodiversity and surveying: A handbook

D1 - Technical reports: non-confidential

Eastwood, A., Tallowin, J. R. B. and Gundrey, A. L. 2006. Grassland biodiversity and surveying: A handbook. Fauna and Flora International.

Functional diversity in low-input grassland farming systems: characterisation, effect and management

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Duru, M., Tallowin, J. R. B. and Cruz, P. 2005. Functional diversity in low-input grassland farming systems: characterisation, effect and management. Agronomy Research. 3 (2), pp. 125-138.

Extensive grazing of semi-improved grassland to enhance faunal biodiversity

D1 - Technical reports: non-confidential

Tallowin, J. R. B. 2005. Extensive grazing of semi-improved grassland to enhance faunal biodiversity.

Influencing of livestock experience and breed on foraging behaviour in unimproved grassland and impact on biodiversity (BEFORBIO)

D1 - Technical reports: non-confidential

Tallowin, J. R. B. 2005. Influencing of livestock experience and breed on foraging behaviour in unimproved grassland and impact on biodiversity (BEFORBIO).

Managements to achieve botanical diversification of improved grassland by natural recolonisation (NATREC)

D1 - Technical reports: non-confidential

Tallowin, J. R. B. 2005. Managements to achieve botanical diversification of improved grassland by natural recolonisation (NATREC).

Impact of grazing management on botanical diversity of grasslands

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Tallowin, J. R. B., Rook, A. J. and Rutter, S. M. 2005. Impact of grazing management on botanical diversity of grasslands. Animal Science. 81 (2), pp. 193-198. https://doi.org/10.1079/ASC50780193

Behavioural and community ecology: understanding mechanisms driving biodiversity in pasture-based systems

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Rook, A. J., Tallowin, J. R. B., Rutter, S. M., Orr, R. J., Hopkins, A. and Gibb, M. J. 2005. Behavioural and community ecology: understanding mechanisms driving biodiversity in pasture-based systems. IGER Innovations. 9, pp. 54-57.

Impact of grazing management on botanical diversity of grasslands

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Tallowin, J. R. B., Rook, A. J. and Rutter, S. M. 2005. Impact of grazing management on botanical diversity of grasslands. Proceedings of British Society of Animal Science Annual Conference, York, 3-6 April 2005. pp. p244

A functional method for classifying European grasslands for use in joint ecological and economic studies

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Hodgson, J. G., Montserrat-Marti, G., Cerabolini, B., Ceriani, R. M., Maestro-Martinez, M., Peco, B., Wilson, P. J., Thompson, K., Grime, J. P., Band, S. R., Bogard, A., Castro-Diez, P., Charles, M., Jones, G., Perez-Rontome, M. C., Caccianiga, M., Alard, D., Bakker, J. P., Cornelissen, J. H. C., Dutoit, T., Grootjans, A. P., Guerrero-Campo, J., Gupta, P. L., Hynd, A., Kahmen, S., Poschlod, P., Romo-Diez, A., Rorison, I. H. and Tallowin, J. R. B. 2005. A functional method for classifying European grasslands for use in joint ecological and economic studies. Basic and Applied Ecology. 6 (2), pp. 119-131. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.baae.2005.01.006

Influence of agricultural management, sward structure and food resources on grassland field use, by birds in lowland England

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Atkinson, P. W., Fuller, R. J., Vickery, J. A., Conway, G., Tallowin, J. R. B., Smith, R. E. N., Haysom, K., Ines, T., Asteraki, E. J. and Brown, V. K. 2005. Influence of agricultural management, sward structure and food resources on grassland field use, by birds in lowland England. Journal of Applied Ecology. 42 (5), pp. 932-942. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2664.2005.01070.x

Effects of livestock breed and stocking rate on sustainable grazing systems: butterfly diversity and abundance

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Wallis de Vries, M. F., Tallowin, J. R. B., Dulphy, J. P., Sayer, M. and Diana, E. 2005. Effects of livestock breed and stocking rate on sustainable grazing systems: butterfly diversity and abundance. Lillak, R., Viiralt, R., Linke, A. and Geherman, V. (ed.) Integrating Efficient Grassland Farming and Biodiversity [Proceedings of 13th International Occasional Symposium of the European Grassland Federation, Tartu, Estonia, 29-31 August 2005].

The performance of cattle on lowland species-rich grassland at three contrasting grazing pressures

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Griffith, B. A. and Tallowin, J. R. B. 2005. The performance of cattle on lowland species-rich grassland at three contrasting grazing pressures. Grassland-based Systems in Marginal Environments. Proceedings XX International Grassland Congress Satellite Workshop, Glasgow, 3-6 July 2005. pp. p158

Spatial and structural uniformity of lowland agricultural grassland in England: a context for biodiversity loss

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Tallowin, J. R. B., Smith, R. E. N., Goodyear, J. and Vickery, J. A. 2005. Spatial and structural uniformity of lowland agricultural grassland in England: a context for biodiversity loss. Grass and Forage Science. 60 (3), pp. 225-236. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2494.2005.00470.x

How much will it cost to save grassland diversity?

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Hodgson, J. G., Montserrat-Marti, G., Tallowin, J. R. B., Thompson, K., Diaz, S., Cabido, M., Grime, J. P., Wilson, P. J., Band, S. R., Bogard, A., Cabido, P., Caceres, D. M., Castro-Diez, P., Ferrer, C., Maestro-Martinez, M., Perez-Rontome, M. C., Charles, M., Cornelissen, J. H. C., Dabbert, S., Perez-Harguindeguy, N., Krimly, T., Sijtsma, F., Strijker, D. and Vendramini, F. 2005. How much will it cost to save grassland diversity? Biological Conservation. 122 (2), pp. 263-273. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biocon.2004.07.016

Potential for enhancing biodiversity on intensive livestock farms (BD1444)

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Tallowin, J. R. B. 2004. Potential for enhancing biodiversity on intensive livestock farms (BD1444).

Extensive grazing of semi-improved grassland to enhance faunal biodiversity (BD1445)

D1 - Technical reports: non-confidential

Tallowin, J. R. B. 2004. Extensive grazing of semi-improved grassland to enhance faunal biodiversity (BD1445).

Influence of livestock experience and breed on foraging behaviour in unimproved grasslands and impact on biodiversity (BD1443)

D1 - Technical reports: non-confidential

Tallowin, J. R. B. 2004. Influence of livestock experience and breed on foraging behaviour in unimproved grasslands and impact on biodiversity (BD1443).

Ecologically sustainable grazing management of lowland unimproved neutral grassland and its effect on livestock performance (BD1440)

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Tallowin, J. R. B. 2004. Ecologically sustainable grazing management of lowland unimproved neutral grassland and its effect on livestock performance (BD1440).

Managements to achieve botanical diversification of improved grassland by natural recolonisation (BD1452)

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Tallowin, J. R. B. 2004. Managements to achieve botanical diversification of improved grassland by natural recolonisation (BD1452).

Sustainable livestock systems to conserve key purple moor grass/rush pasture species (BD1318)

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Tallowin, J. R. B. 2004. Sustainable livestock systems to conserve key purple moor grass/rush pasture species (BD1318).

The impact of organic fertilisers on semi-natural grasslands (BD1415)

D1 - Technical reports: non-confidential

Tallowin, J. R. B. 2004. The impact of organic fertilisers on semi-natural grasslands (BD1415).

Influence of livestock experience and breed on foraging behaviour in unimproved grasslands and impact on biodiversity

D1 - Technical reports: non-confidential

Tallowin, J. R. B. 2004. Influence of livestock experience and breed on foraging behaviour in unimproved grasslands and impact on biodiversity.

Managements to achieve botanical diversification of improved grassland by natural recolonisation (NATREC)

D1 - Technical reports: non-confidential

Tallowin, J. R. B. 2004. Managements to achieve botanical diversification of improved grassland by natural recolonisation (NATREC).

Effects of livestock breed and stocking rate on sustainable grazing systems: 5. short-term effects on fauna

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Wallis de Vries, M. F., Tallowin, J. R. B., Dulphy, J. P., Sayer, M. and Diana, E. 2004. Effects of livestock breed and stocking rate on sustainable grazing systems: 5. short-term effects on fauna. Luscher, A., Jeangros, B., Kessler, W., Huguenin, O., Lobsiger, M., Millar, N. and Suter, D. (ed.) Land use systems on grassland dominated regions. European Grassland Federation (EGF) 20th General Meeting, Luzern, Switzerland, 21-24 June 2004.

Sward height distribution and temporal stability on a continuously stocked, botanically diverse pasture

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Hofmann, M. and Tallowin, J. R. B. 2004. Sward height distribution and temporal stability on a continuously stocked, botanically diverse pasture. Luscher, A., Jeangros, B., Kessler, W., Huguenin, O., Lobsiger, M., Millar, N. and Suter, D. (ed.) Land use systems on grassland dominated regions. European Grassland Federation (EGF) 20th General Meeting, Luzern, Switzerland, 21-24 June 2004.

The impact of organic fertilizers on semi-natural grasslands

D1 - Technical reports: non-confidential

Tallowin, J. R. B. 2004. The impact of organic fertilizers on semi-natural grasslands.

Potential for enhancing biodiversity on intensive livestock farms

D1 - Technical reports: non-confidential

Tallowin, J. R. B. 2004. Potential for enhancing biodiversity on intensive livestock farms.

Ecologically sustainable grazing management of lowland unimproved neutral grassland and its effect on livestock performance

D1 - Technical reports: non-confidential

Tallowin, J. R. B. 2004. Ecologically sustainable grazing management of lowland unimproved neutral grassland and its effect on livestock performance.

Extensive grazing of semi-improved grassland to enhance faunal biodiversity

D1 - Technical reports: non-confidential

Tallowin, J. R. B. 2004. Extensive grazing of semi-improved grassland to enhance faunal biodiversity.

Swards and structure: the interactions between farming practices and bird food resources in lowland grasslands

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

McCracken, D. I. and Tallowin, J. R. B. 2004. Swards and structure: the interactions between farming practices and bird food resources in lowland grasslands. Ibis. 146 (Supplement), pp. 108-114. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1474-919X.2004.00360.x

Return of the Marbled White

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Hatch, D. J., Tallowin, J. R. B. and Smith, R. E. N. 2003. Return of the Marbled White. Butterfly Conservation, Devon Branch Newsletter. 56, pp. 16-18.

The impacts on animal performance of grazing for nature conservation

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Griffith, B. A., Yarrow, N. H., Tallowin, J. R. B. and Smith, R. E. N. 2003. The impacts on animal performance of grazing for nature conservation. Poster 7th British Grassland Society (BGS) Research Conference, Aberystwyth, 1-3 September 2003. pp. 89-90

Influence of livestock experience and breed on foraging behaviour in unimproved grasslands and impact on biodiversity

D1 - Technical reports: non-confidential

Tallowin, J. R. B. 2003. Influence of livestock experience and breed on foraging behaviour in unimproved grasslands and impact on biodiversity.

The impact of organic fertilizers on semi-natural grasslands

D1 - Technical reports: non-confidential

Tallowin, J. R. B. 2003. The impact of organic fertilizers on semi-natural grasslands.

Extensive grazing of semi-improved grassland to enhance faunal biodiversity

D1 - Technical reports: non-confidential

Tallowin, J. R. B. 2003. Extensive grazing of semi-improved grassland to enhance faunal biodiversity.

Ecologically sustainable grazing management of lowland unimproved neutral grassland and its effect on livestock performance

D1 - Technical reports: non-confidential

Tallowin, J. R. B. 2003. Ecologically sustainable grazing management of lowland unimproved neutral grassland and its effect on livestock performance.

Potential for enhancing biodiversity on intensive livestock farms

D1 - Technical reports: non-confidential

Tallowin, J. R. B. 2003. Potential for enhancing biodiversity on intensive livestock farms.

Grazing botanically diverse swards: the effects on sward structure, a case study in Somerset, England

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Hofmann, M. and Tallowin, J. R. B. 2003. Grazing botanically diverse swards: the effects on sward structure, a case study in Somerset, England. Proceedings Annual Meeting of the German Grassland Society, FAL Braunschweig, Germany, August 2003. pp. 291-294

Grazing and pasture management for plant biodiversity benefit

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Rook, A. J. and Tallowin, J. R. B. 2003. Grazing and pasture management for plant biodiversity benefit. Animal Research. 52 (2), pp. 181-189. https://doi.org/10.1051/animres:2003014

Scoping study for re-establishing semi-natural lowland grasslands. Analysis of soils at Graig Fawr to inform appropriate methods of grassland restoration

D1 - Technical reports: non-confidential

Hayes, M. J. and Tallowin, J. R. B. 2002. Scoping study for re-establishing semi-natural lowland grasslands. Analysis of soils at Graig Fawr to inform appropriate methods of grassland restoration.

Impact of conservation grazing regimes on the development of patchiness in grassland structure

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Mortimer, S. R., Brook, A. J., Harris, S. J., Brown, V. K. and Tallowin, J. R. B. 2002. Impact of conservation grazing regimes on the development of patchiness in grassland structure. British Ecological Society Meeting, University of York, 18-20 December 2002.

Can changes in grazing management of species-rich lowland grassland benefit bumblebees?

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Ings, T. C., Haysom, K. A. and Tallowin, J. R. B. 2002. Can changes in grazing management of species-rich lowland grassland benefit bumblebees? Poster British Ecological Society Meeting, University of York, 18-20 December 2002.

Sensitive beetles: indicators of agricultural grassland management

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Ings, T. C., Asteraki, E. J., Atkinson, P. W., Conway, G. J., Fuller, R. J., Goodyear, J., Smith, R. E. N., Tallowin, J. R. B. and Vickery, J. A. 2002. Sensitive beetles: indicators of agricultural grassland management. Poster British Ecological Society Meeting, University of York, 18-20 December 2002.

Grazing and pasture management for plant biodiversity benefit

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Rook, A. J. and Tallowin, J. R. B. 2002. Grazing and pasture management for plant biodiversity benefit. Pasture Ecology Group Meeting, Clermont-Ferrand, France, 31 May-1 June 2002.

Restoring species-rich grasslands; effects of sward management on the natural re-colonisation of hill-land

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Hayes, M., Jones, A., Tallowin, J. R. B. and Wildig, J. 2002. Restoring species-rich grasslands; effects of sward management on the natural re-colonisation of hill-land. Challenges of the New Millennium - Our Joint Responsibility. Abstracts 3rd European Conference on Restoration Ecology, Budapest, Hungary, 25-31 August 2002.

Steward Scheme to protect farm birds

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Trewin, C., Tallowin, J. R. B. and Robbins, M. 2002. Steward Scheme to protect farm birds. Western Morning News, Westcountry Farming. (January).

A review of the ecology, hydrology and nutrient dynamics of floodplain meadows in England

D1 - Technical reports: non-confidential

Gowing, D. J. G., Tallowin, J. R. B., Dise, N. B., Goodyear, J. and Dodd, M. E. 2002. A review of the ecology, hydrology and nutrient dynamics of floodplain meadows in England.

Enhancing the biodiversity and landscape value of grasslands

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Hopkins, A. and Tallowin, J. R. B. 2002. Enhancing the biodiversity and landscape value of grasslands. IGER Innovations. 6, pp. 30-33.

Use of grassland by wintering birds: effects of management on their food resources

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Atkinson, P. W., Asteraki, E. J., Conway, G. J., Fuller, R. J., Goodyear, J., Smith, R. E. N., Tallowin, J. R. B. and Vickery, J. A. 2002. Use of grassland by wintering birds: effects of management on their food resources. Frame, J. (ed.) Conservation Pays? Reconciling environmental benefits with profitable grassland systems. Proceedings of the joint British Grassland Society / British Ecological Society Conference, University of Lancaster, 15-17 April 2002.

Use of fertilizer nitrogen and potassium to reduce soil phosphorus availability

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Tallowin, J. R. B., Smith, R. E. N., Pywell, R. F., Goodyear, J. and Martyn, T. 2002. Use of fertilizer nitrogen and potassium to reduce soil phosphorus availability. Frame, J. (ed.) Conservation Pays? Reconciling environmental benefits with profitable grassland systems. Proceedings of the joint British Grassland Society / British Ecological Society Conference, University of Lancaster, 15-17 April 2002.

Role of organic fertilizers in the sustainable management of semi-natural grasslands, II - Botanical studies

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Kirkham, F. W., Tallowin, J. R. B., Sanderson, R. A., Hoppe, G. M. and Goodyear, J. 2002. Role of organic fertilizers in the sustainable management of semi-natural grasslands, II - Botanical studies. Frame, J. (ed.) Conservation Pays? Reconciling environmental benefits with profitable grassland systems. Proceedings of the joint British Grassland Society / British Ecological Society Conference, University of Lancaster, 15-17 April 2002.

Role of organic fertilizers in the sustainable management of semi-natural grasslands, I - Agronomic studies

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Tallowin, J. R. B., Kirkham, F. W., Goodyear, J. and Hoppe, G. M. 2002. Role of organic fertilizers in the sustainable management of semi-natural grasslands, I - Agronomic studies. Frame, J. (ed.) Conservation Pays? Reconciling environmental benefits with profitable grassland systems. Proceedings of the joint British Grassland Society / British Ecological Society Conference, University of Lancaster, 15-17 April 2002.

The biodiversity of purple moor-grass/rush pastures: effects of agricultural management

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Moy, L., Bullock, J. M., Tallowin, J. R. B. and Smith, R. E. N. 2002. The biodiversity of purple moor-grass/rush pastures: effects of agricultural management. Frame, J. (ed.) Conservation Pays? Reconciling environmental benefits with profitable grassland systems. Proceedings of the joint British Grassland Society / British Ecological Society Conference, University of Lancaster, 15-17 April 2002.

Practical techniques to increase the biodiversity of agriculturally improved grasslands

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Pywell, R. F., Warman, E. A., Bullock, J. M., Tallowin, J. R. B., Walker, K. J., Masters, G., Smith, R. E. N. and Goodyear, J. 2002. Practical techniques to increase the biodiversity of agriculturally improved grasslands. Frame, J. (ed.) Conservation Pays? Reconciling environmental benefits with profitable grassland systems. Proceedings of the joint British Grassland Society / British Ecological Society Conference, University of Lancaster, 15-17 April 2002.

Sustainable management of lowland purple moor-grass and rush pastures: constraints and opportunities for livestock farmers

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Tallowin, J. R. B., Smith, R. E. N., Goodyear, J., Bullock, J. M. and Lehain, P. 2002. Sustainable management of lowland purple moor-grass and rush pastures: constraints and opportunities for livestock farmers. Frame, J. (ed.) Conservation Pays? Reconciling environmental benefits with profitable grassland systems. Proceedings of the joint British Grassland Society / British Ecological Society Conference, University of Lancaster, 15-17 April 2002.

Factors affecting seed germination and seedling establishment of some fen-meadow species

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Isselstein, J., Tallowin, J. R. B. and Smith, R. E. N. 2002. Factors affecting seed germination and seedling establishment of some fen-meadow species. Restoration Ecology. 10 (2), pp. 173-184. https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1526-100X.2002.00045.x

The impact of ley management on invertebrate diversity

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Ward, N. L., Atkinson, P. W., Edward-Jones, G., Haysom, K. A., Tallowin, J. R. B. and Vickery, J. A. 2001. The impact of ley management on invertebrate diversity. Poster British Ecological Winter Meeting, London, December 2001.

Approaches to undersowing and ley management for biodiversity on arable land

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Haysom, K. A., Atkinson, P. W., Edward-Jones, G., Tallowin, J. R. B. and Vickery, J. A. 2001. Approaches to undersowing and ley management for biodiversity on arable land. Abstracts. British Ecological Society Winter Meeting, December 2001.

The impact of undersowing on the abundance of sawfly larvae

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Ward, N. L., Atkinson, P. W., Edward-Jones, G., Haysom, K. A., Tallowin, J. R. B. and Vickery, J. A. 2001. The impact of undersowing on the abundance of sawfly larvae. Poster British Ecological Society Winter Meeting, London, December 2001.

Management for biodiversity in grassland farming systems

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

McAdam, J. H., Kerr, J. A., Fisher, G. E. J. and Tallowin, J. R. B. 2001. Management for biodiversity in grassland farming systems. Proceedings of the International Fertiliser Society, 145, London, 27 November 2001. International Fertiliser Society, York. pp. 1-28

Grazing purple moor-grass and rush pastures

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Goodyear, J., Tallowin, J. R. B., Bullock, J. M. and Smith, R. E. N. 2001. Grazing purple moor-grass and rush pastures. Enact: Managing Land for Wildlife. 9 (4), pp. 19-22.

Somerset Levels and Moors Independent Scientific Review (Project SWCON 200): final technical report - August 2001

D1 - Technical reports: non-confidential

Hopkins, A., Tallowin, J. R. B., Clements, R. O. and Lewis, G. C. 2001. Somerset Levels and Moors Independent Scientific Review (Project SWCON 200): final technical report - August 2001. Institute of Grassland and Environmental Research IGER, North Wyke Okehampton.

Somerset Levels and Moors Independent Scientific Review (Contract SWCON 200): non-technical summary report - August 2001

D1 - Technical reports: non-confidential

Hopkins, A., Tallowin, J. R. B., Clements, R. O. and Lewis, G. C. 2001. Somerset Levels and Moors Independent Scientific Review (Contract SWCON 200): non-technical summary report - August 2001. Institute of Grassland and Environmental Research IGER, North Wyke Okehampton.

The management of lowland neutral grasslands in Britain: effects of agricultural practices on birds and their food resources

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Vickery, J. A., Tallowin, J. R. B., Feber, R. E., Asteraki, E. J., Atkinson, P. W., Fuller, R. J. and Brown, V. K. 2001. The management of lowland neutral grasslands in Britain: effects of agricultural practices on birds and their food resources. Journal of Applied Ecology. 38 (3), pp. 647-664.

Restoration of a Cirsio-Molinietum fen meadow on an agriculturally improved pasture

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Tallowin, J. R. B. and Smith, R. E. N. 2001. Restoration of a Cirsio-Molinietum fen meadow on an agriculturally improved pasture. Restoration Ecology. 9 (2), pp. 167-178. https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1526-100x.2001.009002167.x

New approaches to undersowing and ley management of biodiversity on arable land

D1 - Technical reports: non-confidential

Tallowin, J. R. B., Haysom, K. and Vickery, J. A. 2000. New approaches to undersowing and ley management of biodiversity on arable land.

Impact of organic fertilisers on semi-natural grasslands

D1 - Technical reports: non-confidential

Tallowin, J. R. B., Kirkham, F. W. and Hoppe, G. 2000. Impact of organic fertilisers on semi-natural grasslands.

Sustainable livestock systems to conserve key purple moor-grass/rush pasture species

D1 - Technical reports: non-confidential

Tallowin, J. R. B., Bullock, J. M., Goodyear, J., Smith, R. E. N. and Brown, N. J. 2000. Sustainable livestock systems to conserve key purple moor-grass/rush pasture species. Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAFF), London.

Providing "safe sites" for seedling recruitment - a key factor in Cirsio-Molinietum fen meadow restoration

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Isselstein, J., Tallowin, J. R. B. and Smith, R. E. N. 2000. Providing "safe sites" for seedling recruitment - a key factor in Cirsio-Molinietum fen meadow restoration. Society for Ecological Restoration International Conference, Liverpool, UK.

The Four Villages Soil Trail

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Haygarth, P. M., Brown, L., Chadwick, D., Harrod, T., Jarvis, S. C., Ramel, G. and Tallowin, J. R. B. 1999. The Four Villages Soil Trail.

Socio-economic implications of landscape and wildlife conservation

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Tallowin, J. R. B. 1999. Socio-economic implications of landscape and wildlife conservation. European Science Foundation Changing Land Use and its Impact on Biodiversity (CLIMB) Network Meeting, Munsingen, Germany, 10-14 October 1999.

IGER priorities for the Biodiversity Action Programme

D1 - Technical reports: non-confidential

Tallowin, J. R. B. 1999. IGER priorities for the Biodiversity Action Programme.

Changes in lowland grassland management: implications for invertebrates and birds

D1 - Technical reports: non-confidential

Vickery, J. A., Tallowin, J. R. B., Feber, R. E., Atkinson, P. W., Asteraki, E. J., Fuller, R. J. and Brown, V. K. 1999. Changes in lowland grassland management: implications for invertebrates and birds.

Hay production from lowland semi-natural grasslands: a review of implications for livestock systems

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Tallowin, J. R. B. and Jefferson, R. G. 1999. Hay production from lowland semi-natural grasslands: a review of implications for livestock systems. Grass and Forage Science. 54 (2), pp. 99-115.

Restoring grassland biodiversity to farmed landscapes

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Tallowin, J. R. B. 1998. Restoring grassland biodiversity to farmed landscapes.

Wetland restoration: techniques for an integrated approach. Phase IV. Survey and experimentation

D1 - Technical reports: non-confidential

Manchester, S. J., Sparks, T. H., Treweek, J. R., Tallowin, J. R. B., Smith, R. E. N., Gilbert, J. C. and Gowing, D. J. G. 1998. Wetland restoration: techniques for an integrated approach. Phase IV. Survey and experimentation.

Wetland restoration research in Environmentally Sensitive Areas

B - Book chapters etc edited externally

Treweek, J. R., Mountford, J. O., Manchester, S. J., Pywell, R. F., Swetnam, R., Brown, N. A. C., Caldow, R., Hodge, I., Tallowin, J. R. B., Armstrong, A. C., Rose, S. C. and Miles, D. 1998. Wetland restoration research in Environmentally Sensitive Areas. in: Bailey, R. G., Jose, P. V. and Sherwood, B. R. (ed.) United Kingdom Floodplains Westbury Academic Scientific Publishing, Otley, West Yorkshire. pp. 349-369

Welsh ESA field margins and hedges

D1 - Technical reports: non-confidential

Tallowin, J. R. B. 1998. Welsh ESA field margins and hedges.

Use and effects of lime application on semi-natural grassland in Britain

D1 - Technical reports: non-confidential

Tallowin, J. R. B. 1998. Use and effects of lime application on semi-natural grassland in Britain. Countryside Council for Wales, Bangor, Wales.

Soil phosphorus extractability and uptake in a Cirsio-Molinietum fen-meadow and an adjacent Holcus lanatus pasture on the culm measures, north Devon, UK

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Goodwin, M. J., Parkinson, R. J., Williams, E. N. D. and Tallowin, J. R. B. 1998. Soil phosphorus extractability and uptake in a Cirsio-Molinietum fen-meadow and an adjacent Holcus lanatus pasture on the culm measures, north Devon, UK. Agriculture, Ecosystems & Environment. 70 (2-3), pp. 169-179.

Soil nutrient input effects on seed longevity: a burial experiment with fen-meadow species

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Bekker, R. M., Knevel, I. C., Tallowin, J. R. B., Troost, E. M. L. and Bakker, J. P. 1998. Soil nutrient input effects on seed longevity: a burial experiment with fen-meadow species. Functional Ecology. 12 (4), pp. 673-682. https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1365-2435.1998.00238.x

Restoration of a Cirsio-Molinietum to an agriculturally improved site: a case study

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Tallowin, J. R. B. and Smith, R. E. N. 1998. Restoration of a Cirsio-Molinietum to an agriculturally improved site: a case study. Measuring Behaviour 98, Second International Conference on Restoration Ecology, Groningen University, the Netherlands, 18-21 August 1998.

Residual effects of phosphorus fertilization on the restoration of floristic diversity to wet grassland

B - Book chapters etc edited externally

Tallowin, J. R. B., Kirkham, F. W., Smith, R. E. N. and Mountford, J. O. 1998. Residual effects of phosphorus fertilization on the restoration of floristic diversity to wet grassland. in: Joyce, Chris B. and Wade, P. M. (ed.) European Wet Grasslands: Biodiversity, Management and Restoration John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. pp. 249-263

Relationship between soil chemical factors and grassland diversity

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Janssens, F., Peeters, A., Tallowin, J. R. B., Bakker, J. P., Bekker, R. M., Fillat, F. and Oomes, M. J. M. 1998. Relationship between soil chemical factors and grassland diversity. Plant and Soil. 202 (1), pp. 69-78. https://doi.org/10.1023/a:1004389614865

Methods of maintaining and enhancing botanical diversity in upland ESA swards

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Tallowin, J. R. B. 1998. Methods of maintaining and enhancing botanical diversity in upland ESA swards. Final Report on Project BD0336 to MAFF.

Methods for rapid depletion of soil nutrient availability in extensively managed grasslands within ESAs

D1 - Technical reports: non-confidential

Tallowin, J. R. B. and Smith, R. E. N. 1998. Methods for rapid depletion of soil nutrient availability in extensively managed grasslands within ESAs.

Agronomic implications of raised-water levels in areas of conservation importance

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Tallowin, J. R. B., Smith, R. E. N. and Mountford, J. O. 1998. Agronomic implications of raised-water levels in areas of conservation importance. Measuring Behaviour 98, Second International Conference on Restoration Ecology, Groningen University, the Netherlands, 18-21 August 1998.

Experimental and monitoring studies of the use of raised water-levels for grassland rehabilitation in lowland ESAs

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Mountford, J. O., Tallowin, J. R. B., Sparks, T. H., Gowing, D. J. G., Manchester, S. J., Rose, S. C., Treweek, J. R., Gilbert, J. C. and Armstrong, A. C. 1997. Experimental and monitoring studies of the use of raised water-levels for grassland rehabilitation in lowland ESAs. Sheldrick, R. D. (ed.) Grassland Management in Environmentally Sensitive Areas. Proceedings British Grassland Society (BGS) Conference, University of Lancaster, 25-27 September 1997.

The agricultural productivity of lowland semi-natural grassland: a review

B - Book chapters etc edited externally

Tallowin, J. R. B. 1997. The agricultural productivity of lowland semi-natural grassland: a review. in: English Nature Research Report No 233 English Nature, Peterborough, UK.

Relationship between soil nutrients and plant diversity in grasslands: definition of limits for the maintenance and the reconstruction of species-rich communities

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Janssens, F., Peeters, A., Tallowin, J. R. B., Smith, R. E. N., Bakker, J. P., Bekker, R. M., Verweij, G. L., Fillat, F., Chocarro, C. and Oomes, M. J. M. 1997. Relationship between soil nutrients and plant diversity in grasslands: definition of limits for the maintenance and the reconstruction of species-rich communities. Management for Grassland Biodiversity, Proceedings of the International Occasional Symposium of the European Grassland Federation, Warsaw, Poland, 19-23 May 1997. pp. 315-322

Lowland wet grasslands in ESAs

B - Book chapters etc edited externally

Tallowin, J. R. B. and Mountford, J. O. 1997. Lowland wet grasslands in ESAs. in: Sheldrick, R. D. (ed.) Grassland Management in the 'Environmentally Sensitive Areas', British Grassland Society Occasional Symposium No 32, Proceedings of BGS Conference, University of Lancaster, 23-25 September 1997 British Grassland Society (BGS) Hurley. pp. 100-111

Impact of inorganic fertiliser on soil seed bank of species-rich meadows on the Somerset levels and moors ESA

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Smith, R. E. N., Bekker, R. M. and Tallowin, J. R. B. 1997. Impact of inorganic fertiliser on soil seed bank of species-rich meadows on the Somerset levels and moors ESA. British Grassland Society (BGS) Fifth Research Conference, Seale Hayne Faculty of Agriculture Food & Land Use, University of Plymouth, Newton Abbot, Devon, 8-10 September 1997. British Grassland Society (BGS) Hurley. pp. 197-198

Impact of inorganic fertilizer on soil seed bank of species-rich meadows on the Somerset Levels and Moors ESA

B - Book chapters etc edited externally

Smith, R. E. N., Bekker, R. M. and Tallowin, J. R. B. 1997. Impact of inorganic fertilizer on soil seed bank of species-rich meadows on the Somerset Levels and Moors ESA. in: Sheldrick, R. D. (ed.) Grassland Management in the 'Environmentally Sensitive Areas', British Grassland Society Occasional Symposium No 32, Proceedings of BGS Conference, University of Lancaster, 23-25 September 1997 British Grassland Society (BGS) Hurley. pp. 280-282

Experimental and monitoring studies of the use of raised water-levels for grassland rehabilitation in lowland ESAs

B - Book chapters etc edited externally

Mountford, J. O., Tallowin, J. R. B., Sparks, T. H., Gowing, D. J. G., Manchester, S. J., Rose, S. C., Treweek, J. R., Gilbert, J. C. and Armstrong, A. C. 1997. Experimental and monitoring studies of the use of raised water-levels for grassland rehabilitation in lowland ESAs. in: Sheldrick, R. D. (ed.) Grassland Management in the 'Environmentally Sensitive Areas', British Grassland Society Occasional Symposium No 32, Proceedings of BGS Conference, University of Lancaster, 23-25 September 1997 British Grassland Society (BGS) Hurley. pp. 67-72

Decrease in potassium availability in species-rich hay meadows at Tadham on the Somerset levels and Moors - cause for concern?

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Tallowin, J. R. B., Smith, R. E. N. and Kirkham, F. W. 1997. Decrease in potassium availability in species-rich hay meadows at Tadham on the Somerset levels and Moors - cause for concern? British Grassland Society (BGS) Fifth Research Conference, Seale Hayne Faculty of Agriculture Food & Land Use, University of Plymouth, Newton Abbot, Devon, 8-10 September 1997. British Grassland Society (BGS) Hurley. pp. 199-200

Decrease in potassium availability in species-rich hay meadows at Tadham on the Somerset levels and moors - cause for concern?

B - Book chapters etc edited externally

Tallowin, J. R. B., Smith, R. E. N. and Kirkham, F. W. 1997. Decrease in potassium availability in species-rich hay meadows at Tadham on the Somerset levels and moors - cause for concern? in: Sheldrick, R. D. (ed.) Grassland Management in the 'Environmentally Sensitive Areas', British Grassland Society Occasional Symposium No 32, Proceedings of BGS Conference, University of Lancaster, 23-25 September 1997 British Grassland Society (BGS) Hurley. pp. 283-284

Management options to conserve a Cirsio-molinietum and integrate its use into productive livestock systems

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Tallowin, J. R. B. and Smith, R. E. N. 1996. Management options to conserve a Cirsio-molinietum and integrate its use into productive livestock systems. Vegetation Management in Forestry, Amenity and Conservation Areas: Managing for Multiple Objectives, AAB, University of York, 19-20 March 1996.

The impact of differences in nitrogen content, nitrogen utilization and loss from laminae on competition between four grass species in an old pasture

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Tallowin, J. R. B. and Brookman, S. K. E. 1996. The impact of differences in nitrogen content, nitrogen utilization and loss from laminae on competition between four grass species in an old pasture. The Journal of Agricultural Science. 126 (1), pp. 25-35. https://doi.org/10.1017/S002185960008878X

Seed banks and germination

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Tallowin, J. R. B. 1996. Seed banks and germination. Young, Stephen (ed.) IGER Annual Report 1995/96. Institute of Grassland and Environmental Research, IGER, Aberystwyth. pp. 63-64

Effects of inorganic fertilizers on flower-rich hay meadows: a review using a case study on the Somerset Levels, UK

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Tallowin, J. R. B. 1996. Effects of inorganic fertilizers on flower-rich hay meadows: a review using a case study on the Somerset Levels, UK. Grassland and Forage Abstracts. 66 (4), pp. 147-152.

The effects of nitrogen-fertilizer on the seedbank of a Centaureo -Cynosuretum in the Somerset Levels, England

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Smith, R. E. N. and Tallowin, J. R. B. 1995. The effects of nitrogen-fertilizer on the seedbank of a Centaureo -Cynosuretum in the Somerset Levels, England. Floristic Diversity of Grassland, 50th Anniversary of Grassland Department, Agricultural University of Lublin, Poland.

Restoration of floristic diversity to a deintensified species- impoverished grassland in the UK: a case study

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Tallowin, J. R. B., Smith, R. E. N. and Kirkham, F. W. 1995. Restoration of floristic diversity to a deintensified species- impoverished grassland in the UK: a case study. Floristic Diversity of Grassland, 50th Anniversary of Grassland Department, Agricultural University of Lublin, Poland.

The influence of cutting date and previous fertilizer treatment on the productivity and botanical composition of species-rich hay meadows on the Somerset levels

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Kirkham, F. W. and Tallowin, J. R. B. 1995. The influence of cutting date and previous fertilizer treatment on the productivity and botanical composition of species-rich hay meadows on the Somerset levels. Grass and Forage Science. 50, pp. 365-377.

Leaf growth and utilization in four grass species under steady state continuous grazing

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Tallowin, J. R. B., Brookman, S. K. E. and Santos, G. L. 1995. Leaf growth and utilization in four grass species under steady state continuous grazing. The Journal of Agricultural Science. 124 (3), pp. 403-417. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0021859600073366

Phosphorus fertilization residues: problem for the restoration of floristic diversity to wet grassland?

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Tallowin, J. R. B., Kirkham, F. W., Smith, R. E. N. and Mountford, J. O. 1994. Phosphorus fertilization residues: problem for the restoration of floristic diversity to wet grassland? Conference on European Lowland Wet Grassland, 14-15 December 1994, Loughborough University, UK.

The effects of osmotic pre-sowing treatment on laboratory germination in a range of wild flower species

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Tallowin, J. R. B., Rook, A. J. and Brookman, S. K. E. 1994. The effects of osmotic pre-sowing treatment on laboratory germination in a range of wild flower species. Annals of Applied Biology - AAB. 124 (2), pp. 363-370. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1744-7348.1994.tb04140.x

The effects of inorganic fertilizers in flower-rich hay meadows on the Somerset levels

D1 - Technical reports: non-confidential

Tallowin, J. R. B., Kirkham, F. W., Wilkins, R. J., Smith, R. E. N., Thomas, G. H., Mountford, J. O. and Lakhani, K. H. 1994. The effects of inorganic fertilizers in flower-rich hay meadows on the Somerset levels.

The effect of inorganic fertilizers on botanical diversity and agricultural production on the Somerset levels

D1 - Technical reports: non-confidential

Tallowin, J. R. B. and Smith, R. E. N. 1994. The effect of inorganic fertilizers on botanical diversity and agricultural production on the Somerset levels.

Species-rich grassland: research programme and perceived problems

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Tallowin, J. R. B. 1994. Species-rich grassland: research programme and perceived problems. ESA Workshop convened by MAFF/ADAS, Lemington, Spa, February 1994.

Fertilizers on haymeadows: a compromise?

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Tallowin, J. R. B., Mountford, J. O. and Kirkham, F. W. 1994. Fertilizers on haymeadows: a compromise? Enact: Managing Land for Wildlife. 2 (3), pp. 15-17.

Effects of inorganic fertilisers in flower-rich hay meadows on the Somerset levels

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Mountford, J. O., Tallowin, J. R. B., Kirkham, F. W. and Lakhani, K. H. 1993. Effects of inorganic fertilisers in flower-rich hay meadows on the Somerset levels. Haggar, R. J. and Peel, S. (ed.) Grassland Management and Nature Conservation, British Grassland Society (BGS) Occasional Symposium No 28 (joint meeting with British Ecological Society), Leeds University, 27-29 September 1993. British Grassland Society (BGS) Hurley. pp. 74-85

Differences in lamina wettability in some permanent pasture grass species and two Lolium perenne cultivars

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Tallowin, J. R. B., Tyson, C. M. and Brookman, S. K. E. 1991. Differences in lamina wettability in some permanent pasture grass species and two Lolium perenne cultivars. Grass and Forage Science. 46 (3), pp. 265-268. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2494.1991.tb02231.x

The effect of nitrogen on species diversity and agricultural production on the Somerset Moors - an executive summary

D1 - Technical reports: non-confidential

Kirkham, F. W., Tallowin, J. R. B., Wilkins, R. J., Mountford, J. O. and Lakhani, K. H. 1991. The effect of nitrogen on species diversity and agricultural production on the Somerset Moors - an executive summary.

Beef production from permanent grassland in Britain

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Wilkins, R. J., Garwood, E. A., Hopkins, A. and Tallowin, J. R. B. 1987. Beef production from permanent grassland in Britain.