Habitat management news covers a recently published study that explores not only the importance of road verges as a floral resource for pollinators, but also the impact of roads and verge-cutting on invertebrates. Following from this, a Buglife reports provides a ‘management hierarchy’ to help landowners increase the value of their verges for pollinators. A Dartmoor Pony Heritage Trust study demonstrates the utility of Dartmoor ponies in conservation-grazing regimes.