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Old Park comprises 20ha of chalk grassland, scrub and Beech copses which
is designated a Site of Nature Conservation Interest and an Area of Local
Landscape Value.
It had not been actively managed for several years before ACTA was commissioned
by Dover Harbour Board to write a management plan. This has led to the
restoration and enhancement of the site’s nature conservation interest.
The following work was undertaken:
 habitat
mapping and assessment
recording
higher plants
assessment
of potential for protected species
entomological
survey
prescriptions
for site management
ten-year
schedule of work.
Other similar projects:
The Mill, Robertsbridge
Bexhill - Hastings Link Road
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Bee orchid is one of the distinctive species of
the site |
Scrub management
has provided increased habitat for species such as Linnet
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The management
plan sought to retain a mosaic of small patches of scrub and tussock
grassland in addition to the grazed areas
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Adonis
Blue on Carline Thistle. Management proposals included increasing
the amount of Horse-shoe Vetch, the food plant for this butterfly
which is confined to warm sheltered sites in southern England
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