Ref: CSFF110007
Lead: Simon Smart, simonsmartblacksheep@gmail.com
Group members: 16
Length of agreement: 5
Area of group (Hectares): 5601
From the CS statement of priorities for Dorset Downs and Cranborne Chase, we will deliver the following:
Priority habitats (including SSSI, NNR and SAC):
- Lowland calcareous grassland – More than 340ha
- Ancient and native woodland
- Riparian habitats associated with priority rivers River Ebble
- Arable field margins
Priority species:
- Corn bunting
- Lapwing
- Turtle Dove
- Marsh Fritillary
- Juniper
- Spotted flycatcher
- Marsh tit
- Tree pipit
The Wild Pollinator and Farm Wildlife Package
Water quality:
- Phosphate, groundwater and river nitrate, sediment priorities within the Hampshire Avon Catchment
Flood risk management:
- Flood risk management within the River Ebble catchment, upstream of Nunton
Historic environment:
- Scheduled Monuments (SM)
- Designated and undesignated farm buildings
- SHINE sites
Woodland management:
- Protected Woodland .SSSI
