Changes in agricultural land use, such as increased arable farming and forestation in the last half of the 20th century, have led to a drastic decrease in the amount of grassland and heathland habitat in Britain. Lowland herb-rich grasslands, chalk and limestone grasslands, lowland heaths and limestone pavements have all been affected. Furthermore, the areas that are left are being degraded by the use of fertilizers and herbicides in agriculture and by pollution and climate change. It is important that grassland and heathland ecosystems are understood, so that they can be properly managed and...

Meadow Farm has a secret. Behind the scenes, some of the animals are very musical. Robbie Robin wants them to form a band, but one animal feels so left out... How can Robbie help to put things right? | This book explores how it feels to be excluded and how an onlooker can make things better. Young children learn to empathise with the story's characters. They learn to name and describe different feelings. Do they know anyone who appears to be left out? Do they themselves ever feel left out? How can we learn from our mistakes? | 'The Meadow Farm Band' teaches children the value of inclusion and...

All of the animals are looking forward to The Meadow Farm Talent Show. All except for Carlene Cow, who gets very nervous when asked to perform in front of others… How does Robbie Robin help Carlene find her confidence? | This book explores how it feels to lack confidence and how an onlooker can help to make things better. Young children find out that confidence is a learning journey. How can they learn from their mistakes? Why is it good to keep practising? How can they help a friend to be more confident? | 'The Meadow Farm Talent Show' teaches children about the value of confidence. They...