CHOBHAM COMMON NNR - Surrey Wildlife Trust

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Discrimination Act 1995 73 Dog Fouling of Land Act 1996 74 Surrey County Council Bye-Laws SCC land 75 Rangers Station 76 Vehicles 77 Tools and equipment 78 Site security Barriers, gates, height restrictors, bunds, ditches, stumps 79 Encroachments and Incursions 80 Fire plan 22
Part 2 Evaluation 2.1. Site analysis 2.1.1. Site strengths Size – Chobham Common is an extensive area of lowland heath Diversity – Chobham Common has the full range of heathland and associated habitats found on Thames Basin Heaths and a very diverse flora and fauna Rarity - Lowland heath is a globally rare and threatened habitat, which has declined dramatically throughout its range during the last two hundred years. This in turn makes many species, which are heathland specialists rare and vulnerable. The large number of rare species that occur on the Common is indicated in the biological description. Populations – Robust populations of Annex 1/Schedule 1 birds, nationally important invertebrate assemblage, diverse wetland and heathland verge plant communities. Tenure – Both the freeholder and the leaseholder are fully committed to the conservation, landscape, historic and archaeological, and amenity objectives for the NNR, other Surrey County Council owned land and Glovers Pond. Access – There are six car parks and an excellent network of fire tracks, rights of way, agreed horse rides and other access routes, which allow public access and access for management and fire fighting, while minimizing erosion and disturbance Visitor appeal – The greatest appeal of the Common is its ‘open, wild and natural’ character and landscape. The colours of the Common attract many visitors especially during periods when gorse or heathers are in flower. Many enjoy seeing larger mammals, birds, butterflies, dragonflies and wildflowers. Small numbers of naturalists and photographers visit the site specifically to see wildlife Community involvement – Strong links with local communities and high levels of community ‘ownership’. Interpretation – Good on and off site interpretation 2.1.2. Site weaknesses Fragility - Lowland heath is a fragile habitat, which in the absence of management is extremely vulnerable to succession, nutrient enrichment and the effects of uncontrolled fire and erosion. Wetland communities are vulnerable to changes in the water table. Management issues – The management of succession, control of nutrient levels from atmospheric pollution, wild fire prevention and provision of access tracks to prevent erosion and allow access for fire fighters and management require on-going intensive management. The future management practices on Chobham must address its unfavourable condition. Currently, a large area of the common is in unfavourable condition due to 23
Page 1 and 2: CHOBHAM COMMON NNR DRAFT MANAGEMENT
Page 3 and 4: EVALUATION 2 SITE ANALYSIS 2.1 Site
Page 5 and 6: Part 1 Description 1.1. LOCATION: C
Page 7 and 8: 1.2.5. Other Agreements Chobham Com
Page 9 and 10: NNR: 513.36 Ha This plan covers the
Page 11 and 12: 1.5 Biological Features 1.5.1. Vege
Page 13 and 14: The Common has a rich bryophyte flo
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References Aerts, R. & Berendse, F.
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Jenkins, S. (1994). Chobham Common:
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Terry, A.C., Ashmore, M.R., Power,
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