UK Agriculture conservation database
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Project objectives
To create a wetland / lake habitat and to assess the speed at which nature could re-establish itself
Project description
Liaised with the gravel landlord of the property to create a lake as gravel was extracted and the land was restored
Project type: Water Features
Nearest town:
Start date: 1980
Project size: 1.5 hectares
Site classification:
Previous land use: Arable
Type of manager: Farmer
Access availability: Educational
Useful link: www.leafuk.org
Project objectives
To improve an old pond and create a better habitat for wildlife.
Project description
A farm pond was restored by removing overhanging branches and removing silt and debris. The pond was then lined.
Project type: Water Features
Nearest town: Winchester
Start date: 2004
Project size:
Site classification: AONB
Previous land use: Unchanged
Type of manager: Land Owner
Access availability: No
Useful link: www.southdownsonline.org
Project objectives
To restore a wildlife habitat and for landscape improvement.
Project description
Checked historic maps of the area, then cleared trees and silt from an old pond, restoring it to its original form.
Project type: Water Features
Nearest town: Petersfield
Start date: 2003
Project size:
Site classification: AONB
Previous land use: Unchanged
Type of manager: Charity
Access availability: Yes
Useful link: www.southdownsonline.org
Project objectives
To create a new wildlife habitat and generally for landscape improvement.
Project description
Excavated a pond and lined it with butyl. The edges were then backfilled and the surrounding area sown with grasses.
Project type: Water Features
Nearest town: Petersfield
Start date: 2003
Project size: 10 * 10 metres
Site classification: AONB
Previous land use: Grassland
Type of manager: Farmer
Access availability: No
Useful link: www.southdownsonline.org
Project objectives
To improve the light levels reaching the river and thus help broaden the biodiversity.
Project description
Coppicing and pollarding of bankside trees along a stretch of river.
Project type: Water Features
Nearest town: Petersfield
Start date: 2003
Project size: 150 metres
Site classification: AONB
Previous land use: Unchanged
Type of manager: Farmer
Access availability: No
Useful link: www.southdownsonline.org
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