Research

Research is undertaken by a number of different organisations to look at the factors affecting farmland bird populations.  This is an ongoing cycle as the latest research leads to new ideas and solutions  being developed, tested and implemented on farms.  Follow the links below to web pages and research papers that are relevant to birds and habitats found on the South Downs.

Drivers of population increase on an arable farm delivering a comprehensive suite of measures for farmland birds

Sustainable Arable Farming for an Improved Environment (SAFFIE) - Six practical soultions for arable farmers to enhance biodiversity

The provision of winter bird food by the English Environmental Stewardship Schemes

Increasing farmland bird populations at the GWCT's Allerton project and the RSPB's Hope Farm