Stevenage aims to protect and enhance its grasslands by improving biodiversity and connecting habitats. The borough contains valuable unimproved and semi-natural grasslands that support diverse and sometimes rare species but are threatened by scrub encroachment. Active management—such as hay‑cutting regimes—is essential to maintain these habitats.
Recent efforts have expanded meadow‑style management in parks and some roadside verges, though reduced mowing can be misunderstood by the public. Since 2011, meadow‑managed grassland in Stevenage has increased by 1500%, supported by public education on its benefits for wildlife.