New plants for the pond
The new pond in Charlton Down Nature Area was built in the footprint of the old one after much strenuous … Continue reading New plants for the pond
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The value of our new pond
Although it is early days in the re-establishment of the flora and fauna in our newly re-constructed pond, we still … Continue reading The value of our new pond
In the Beginning
I thought people might be interested in some old photographs showing how the Charlton Down Nature Area looked when it … Continue reading In the Beginning
Site Layout
In the beginning there was simply a big agricultural field. That is in the 19th and most of the 20th … Continue reading Site Layout
Site Location
(Photograph courtesy of Patrick May) Charlton Down Nature Area and the Community Orchard are signposted at the junction of Herrison … Continue reading Site Location
Baseline Recording
We want to improve the status of our local nature area at Charlton Down to make it more biodiverse. We … Continue reading Baseline Recording
A Fresh Start
This blog is basically a story about revival and survival – regeneration and conservation. The small Dorset village where I … Continue reading A Fresh Start
Welcome!
Welcome to Charlton Down Nature Area! We hope that you will enjoy reading this Blog and dipping into the pages … Continue reading Welcome!
About this Blog
Charlton Down Nature Area is owned by Charminster Parish Council in Dorset. It is located in the small village of … Continue reading About this Blog
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