Download or read book Wildlife in Church and Churchyard written by Nigel Cooper and published by Church House Publishing. This book was released on 2001 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Churchyards are important not only as places for burial and quiet reflection, but for their characteristic habitats and as refuges for wildlife. A well-managed churchyard will balance the pastoral needs of the parish with the requirements of the plants and animals it contains. Covering areas such as tree-planting, grassland and landscape design, the second edition of this handbook offers practical advice on the best ways to manage a churchyard for nature conservation.