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Chalk geology is incredibly rare, not only in the UK but also worldwide!

Rivers shape the landscape around them – the physical features are created by the power of water and the interaction with the underlying geology. This video shows animations of how processes create landforms and compares the drainage basins of the River Devon in Scotland with the River Cuckmere in Sussex.

Rivers shape the landscape around them – the physical features are created by the power of water and the interaction with the underlying geology. This video shows animations of how features form and compares the management of the River Devon in Scotland with the River Cuckmere in Sussex.

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.

South Downs National Park Interactive Map – legend

August 22nd, 2015

This is the legend for the interactive pdf that allows you to display a variety of map layers.

Woolmer Forest

Orchids, Beacon Hill

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

Lavender production in Selborne

Ditchling vineyard, Plumpton

Coppicing in Hampshire

Mosaic Group Leader Visit

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

Butser Ancient Farm

Kayaking on the Cuckmere

Straw Bales, Beacon Hill

Ploughing the fields

Farm above East Meon

Plumpton College Vineyard nr. Ditchling

Zig-Zag Path, Selborne

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

Stand and Deliver – Heathland through the ages

Mosaic at Bignor Roman Villa

Seven Sisters, November (© Richard Reed)

Heathland at Blackdown

Chalk Grassland at Harting Down

Sullington and Chantry Hills, October ©Richard Reed

South Downs Way east of Bignor Hill (© Richard Reed)

Selborne from the Zig-Zag (© Richard Reed)

Launch of the South Downs National Park