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Introduction. Part 1 Grasslands: adapting existing grasslands; mowing regimes - flowery formal lawns, springtime wildflower meadows, summer meadows; introducing wildflowers to established grasslands - over seeding, introduction to planting, introduction by turf; creating meadows from seed; first year establishment. Part 2 Woodlands: lessons from nature - letting a woodland develop "naturally"; creating woodland in existing grassland - scrub promotion, planting scrub species; woodland planting into soil; revitalizing existing stands of mature trees; hedgerows; tree seeding into open ground; diversifying woodland for wildlife; commercial woodland. Part 3 Wetlands: improving existing open waters; new wetlands; wetland management. Part 4 Wastelands. Part 5 Interpretation and education: telling people what is going on; habitat creation in schools. Appendix 1: Specialist seedsmen selling wildflower seed originating from native British sources. Appendix 2: Insects associated with commoner British trees. Appendix 3: Plant species suitable for establishment in grasslands, woodlands, wetlands, and wastelands.