Chipstead Downs
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| Location | Surrey |
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| Grid reference | TQ 266 578[1] |
| Interest | Biological |
| Area | 157.8 hectares (390 acres)[1] |
| Notification | 1985[1] |
| Location map | Magic Map |
Chipstead Downs is a 157.8-hectare (390-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest south-east of Banstead in Surrey, England.[1][2] Part of it is Park Downs, which is managed by the Banstead Commons Conservators.[3]
This site has ancient woodland and steeply sloping chalk grassland together with associated secondary woodland and scrub. A large part of the grassland is dominated by tor-grass, but in some areas mowing and rabbit grazing have produced a rich chalk grassland flora including the endangered greater yellow-rattle. There are rich bird and butterfly fauna.[4]
Most of the site is public open space which is owned by Surrey County Council and managed by Reigate and Banstead Borough Council.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d "Designated Sites View: Chipstead Downs". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 5 November 2018.
- ^ "Map of Chipstead Downs". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 5 November 2018.
- ^ "Banstead Commons and Banstead Commons Conservators". Banstead Commons Conservators. Archived from the original on 2018-08-09. Retrieved 5 November 2018.
- ^ a b "Chipstead Downs citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 5 November 2018.
51°18′18″N 0°11′06″W / 51.305°N 0.185°W
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