ACTIVITIES
In this section:
Planning the Redevelopment
Impact of Development
Business Park:
Sainsbury's Depot
Case Studies
An engine for growth
Biodiversity on the Common
The Runway
Quarrying on the Common
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ACTIVITIES:
Biodiversity on the Common
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BIODIVERSITY ON THE COMMON
Greenham Common was common land until it was taken over for use as an RAF Airfield in 1941. From the 1950s until 1992 it was used as an American airbase and became the base for cruise missiles. Following the closure of the airbase a massive restoration programme began to help the site revert back to heathland. This included the introduction of grazing and, as part of the restoration, the creation of new habitats.
The resources below explore the flora and fauna of Greenham Common.
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| The Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire Wildlife Trust |
The Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire Wildlife Trust is one of 47 Wildlife Trusts across Britain. |
| Greenham Common Trust |
Read about the types of wildlife present on Greenham Common. |
| Natural England |
Specific information about the Greenham Common SSSI and surrounding SSSI's. |
| UK BAP website |
Supports the implementation of UK Biodiversity Action Plan on behalf of the UK Biodiversity Partnership and the UK Government. |
| RSPB |
RSPB Maintain 200 nature reserves covering 130,000 hectares, home to 80% of our rarest or most threatened bird species. |
| Greenham Common Act 2000 |
The Government Act that deals with the restoration of land at Greenham and Crookham Commons. |
| The Bat Conservation Trust |
There are 17 species of bat in the UK, all of which are protected by law. Find out more here. |
| DEFRA |
A DEFRA press release about new laws to protect European Protected Species and their habitats. |
