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The five large private estates in West Sussex own 13.9% of the total land within the National Park

Introduction to farming power point presentation

August 23rd, 2015

A presentation to introduce farming within 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.