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In the Beginning
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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!
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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
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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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