Effects of seed addition on beetle assemblages during the re-creation of species-rich lowland hay meadows

. 1. Species‐rich lowland hay meadows are of conservation importance for both plants and invertebrates; however, they have declined in area across Europe as a result of conversion to other land uses and management intensification. The re‐creation of these grasslands on ex‐arable land provides a valuable approach to increasing the extent and conservation value of this threatened habitat. 2. Over a 3‐year period a replicated block design was used...