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Climate change has led to an increase in vineyards in the National Park with over 16 inside the Park boundary

Maths Challenge – Farming

August 22nd, 2015

An activity sheet to be used as a quiz or as part of lessons to calculate population fo livestock. Could be extended by exploring patterns and drawing graphs.

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.