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In these researches were compared: of the floristic and chemical composition of permanent meadows with a large participation in the sward the “herbs” and meadows where the participation of this plant group is small. The research included lowland (the Western Pomeranian region) and highland meadows. Results from these research it know that the herb meadows are more frequent in the highland regions them in the lowland. The chemical analysis showed a greater differentiation in the content of general protein, raw fibre, phosphorus, calcium, magnesium, zinc, iron, according to the herb participation in the sward rather than the distance and place of harvest. The hay from the meadows of a simplified botanical composition showed a low content of phosphorus (0,17 to 0,26% dry matter) as well as other chemical components. The hay from a herb meadow was characterized by a good content of compared chemical components in accordance with the norms for a good fodder.