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An introduction to floodplain meadows
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References

Bowskill, V., Bhagwat, S. and Gowing, D. (2023) ‘Depleting soil nutrients through frequency and timing of hay cutting on floodplain meadows for habitat restoration and nutrient neutrality’, Biological Conservation, 283(110140).

Daley, C.A., Abbott, A., Doyle, P.S., Nader, G.A. and Larson, S. (2010) ‘A review of fatty acid profiles and antioxidant content in grass-fed and grain-fed beef’, Nutrition Journal, 9(10).

Gowing, D.J.G., Tallowin, J.R.B., Dise, N.B., Goodyear, J., Dodd, M.E. and Lodge, R.J. (2002) ‘A review of the ecology, hydrology and nutrient dynamics of floodplain meadows in England’, English Nature Research Report 446.

Heritage, G. and Entwistle, N.S. (2017) Proceedings 37th IAHR World Congress. Kuala Lumpur.

Kraft, J., Kramer, J.K.G., Schoene, F., Chambers, J.R. and Jahreis, G. (2008) ‘Extensive analysis of long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids, CLA, trans-18:1 isomers, and plasmalogenic lipids in different retail beef types’, Journal of Agriculture and Food Chemistry, 56(12), pp. 4775–4782. 

Leheska, J.M., Thompson, L.D., Howe, J.C., Hentges, E., Boyce, J., Brooks, J.C., Shriver, B., Hoover, L. and Miller, M.F. (2008) ‘Effects of conventional and grass-feeding systems on the nutrient composition of beef’, J. Anim Sci., 86(12), pp. 3575–3585.

Natural England with support and contributions from Royal Society for the Protection of Birds, Somerset Wildlife Trust, Somerset Consortium of Internal Drainage Boards, Farming & Wildlife Advisory Group South West, Bangor University and Flooding on the Levels Action Group (2014) ‘An assessment of the effects of the 2013–14 flooding on the wildlife and habitats of the Somerset Levels and Moors’. Project JP007, Final report. Natural England, York.