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The following is a short summary of the habitat type and how to create/enhance it to a "good" condition. For an informed position, please refer to official up-to-date Government guidance or the UK Government's Condition Assessment Sheet.

Temporary grass (or legumes) used in rotation with grain or tilled crops

Key Species: Likely to include Perennial Rye Glass (Lolium perenne), White Clover (Trifolium repens) and Red Clover (Trifolium pratense).

Special Notes: This designation is not appropriate for long-term leys.

There are no conditions for this habitat type.

Can be done in strips or blocks. Note that a competent person should demonstrate an appropriate level of knowledge and experience in creating, enhancing and/or managing arable habitats. You may wish to note that advice will be sought from an agricultural land agent.

You should not create this habitat in:

• cool, north facing shaded locations, as most seeds will not germinate

• places with perennial and arable grass weed problems (Source: HM Government)

Guide 1: Create and maintain herbal leys

Guide 2: Agricology - Grass-clover ley in organic rotations

Please note that this is a simple guide to help identify the habitat. For a definitive description, please refer to UKHab documentation. Joe's Blooms takes no responsibility for the content of external links.