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An Act of Parliament in 1949 led to the establishment of all UK National Parks.

St Catherine’s Hill. Diverse, inspirational landscapes and breathtaking views © Adrian Pink

Burton Mill Pond. Tranquil and unspoilt places | © Natural England

Lewes Farmer’s Market. Distinctive towns and villages, and communities with real pride in their area | © www.commoncause.org.uk

Paragliding off Devil’s Dyke. Great opportunities for recreational activities and learning experiences

The Chattri. Well-conserved historical features and a rich cultural heritage

Farming near Chanctonbury Ring. An environment shaped by centuries of farming and embracing new enterprise | © Brian Toward

The River Itchen. A rich chalk river habitat with a wide diversity of plant and animal life. | © Nigel Ridgen

Newhaven, The Castle – John Piper Ink and oil with collage. The port of Newhaven is situated at the mouth of the River Ouse and is an important industrial location importing and exporting goods via ship as well as providing a base for a fleet of around 30 smaller sized fishing vessels. | Purchased by Towner 2011 with the assistance of the Art Fund, a Victoria and Albert Museum Purchase Grant Fund, The Friends of the Towner, a donation in memory of Helen R Hallier, and additional public donations as part of the John Piper Appeal, September 2011 – © towner

Interior at Cocking Forge, West Sussex, 1929 – William Rainey Interior at Cocking Forge, West Sussex, 1929 – William Rainey. Watercolour. Forging is one of the oldest known metal-working processes and was traditionally performed by a smith using a hammer and anvil. | Gifted to Towner 1935 – William Rainey 1929.

Country Garden and Cottages – Robert Tavener Linocut, ink on paper. The cottages in this Taverner print were constructed using materials sourced from the local area. | © Towner

Judd’s Farm, William Nicholson, 1912 © Towner Gallery 2014

Mark Greco wildlife prints Silk screen and giclée prints of wildlife of the South Downs – The treecreeper | © Mark Greco

Mark Greco wildlife prints Silk screen and giclée prints of wildlife of the South Downs – The jackdaw | © Mark Greco

Mark Greco wildlife prints Silk screen and giclée prints of wildlife of the South Downs – Insects and Ivy | © Mark Greco

Mark Greco wildlife prints Silk screen and giclée prints of wildlife of the South Downs – The Starling | © Mark Greco

Mark Greco wildlife prints Silk screen and giclée prints of wildlife of the South Downs -The housemartin | © Mark Greco

Mark Greco wildlife prints Silk screen and giclée prints of wildlife of the South Downs -The goldcrest | © Mark Greco

Mark Greco wildlife prints Silk screen and giclée prints of wildlife of the South Downs – Cuckmere Haven | © Mark Greco

Mark Greco wildlife prints Silk screen and giclée prints of wildlife of the South Downs – The Blackbird | © Mark Greco

Mark Greco wildlife prints Silk screen and giclée prints of wildlife of the South Downs – The hedgehog | © Mark Greco

Mark Greco wildlife prints The Swift | © Mark Greco

Mark Greco prints of wildlife The Oystercatcher. | © Marc Greco

Figure 1.1 Purposes and duty overlapping circles

Figure 1.2 The seven special qualities

Figure 1.3 The relationship between people and landscapes and places

Maps prepared by: GeoSpec, University of Brighton; February 2012. Source: Campaign to Protect Rural England, 2006 Ordnance Survey Crown Copyright © Licence No. 100050083.

Map 2.2 The solid (bedrock) geology of the South downs National Park Maps prepared by: GeoSpec, University of Brighton; February 2012. Source: British Geological Survey, 2008 Ordnance Survey Crown Copyright © Licence No. 100050083.

Map 2.3 Main soil types found within the South Downs National Park Maps prepared by: GeoSpec, University of Brighton; February 2012. Source: National Soil Resources Institute, Cranfield University, 2001 Ordnance Survey Crown Copyright © Licence No. 100050083.

Map 2.5 The historic landscape character ‘types’ within the South Downs National Park | Maps prepared by: GeoSpec, University of Brighton; February 2012. | Source: South Downs National Park Landscape Character Assessment, South Downs National Park Authority, 2011. | Ordnance Survey Crown Copyright © Licence No. 100050083.

Map 4.1 Distribution of designated wildlife sites of national and/or international importance | Maps prepared by: GeoSpec, University of Brighton; April 2012. | Source: Natural England, 2011 | Ordnance Survey Crown Copyright © Licence No. 100050083.

Droxford Juniors precious places SOW

August 22nd, 2015

Scheme of work on the South Downs National Park 2012.