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Arable cropland is a great place to see some of the UK’s rarest farmland birds including the grey partridge, corn bunting and skylark

Corn marigold – A brightly coloured wild flower that often grows as a weed in corn fields but is an important nectar source for insects and bees

Barley – A common cereal crop grow for food, brewing and animal feed.

Stone curlew – A rare summer visitor to the South of England. Will they been seen the the South Downs this year?

Barn Owl – often found on Farmland where they hunt for small mammals.

Why Farming Matters to the South Downs

August 22nd, 2015

An education pack filled with information, activities and lesson ideas for learning about farming in the South Downs National Park.

Farm visits offer engaging and exciting learning opportunities. The Countryside Educational Visits Accreditation Scheme enable schools to choose a farm visit they know will be high quality. Further information can be found on the links below.

Figure 5.7 Agricultural land use by area (ha) | *NB this only includes woodland registered in the June Agricultural Survey. | Source: Defra (2012) Agricultural and Horticultural Survey 2010, Defra

Map 5.3 Agricultural land classification | Maps prepared by: GeoSpec, University of Brighton; February 2012. | Source: Defra, 2009 | Ordnance Survey Crown Copyright © Licence No. 100050083.

Map 5.5 Environmental Stewardship Holdings | Maps prepared by: GeoSpec, University of Brighton; April 2012 | Source: Natural England, 2011 | Ordnance Survey Crown Copyright © Licence No. 100050083.