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South Downs National Park
1. South Downs National Park Presentation to Cocking Parish Council May 2011 Bruce Middleton – Central West Area Manager
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11. Biodiversity of the South Downs Round-headed rampion Adonis blue The South Downs supports a huge diversity of wildlife and habitats, including many that are nationally rare and threatened. 87% of the Downs is farmed therefore land managers have a critical role in ensuring that biodiversity is protected and enhanced. Stone curlew Grass snake Dormice
12. Landscapes of the South Downs Round-headed rampion Adonis blue 'Landscape' is more than just what we look at, it is also about what landscapes provide for us in terms of food, timber, fertile soils, clean water, species diversity, as well as opportunities to enjoy recreation. The South Downs is a farmed landscape and has been historically, it has been man's use of the land that has created the landscapes that people enjoy today. Landscapes are dynamic and subject to change - for example there have been arable crops on the Downs since at least Roman times. The South Downs landscape will continue to change as a response to a variety of different influences and drivers. Stone curlew Grass snake
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17. Contacts: [email_address] Central West Area Manager 01730 817945 South Downs National Park Authority, Midhurst Depot, Bepton Road, Midhurst, West Sussex, GU29 9QX www.southdowns.gov.uk
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