Oxenbourne Down, Clanfield

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Oxenbourne Down, Clanfield
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TypeLocal Nature Reserve
LocationClanfield, Hampshire
OS grid SU 713 190
Area84.8 hectares (210 acres)
Managed byHampshire County Council

Oxenbourne Down, Clanfield is a 84.8-hectare (210-acre) Local Nature Reserve north of Clanfield in Hampshire. It is owned and managed by Hampshire County Council. [1] [2] It is part of Butser Hill, which is a Special Area of Conservation [3] and Site of Special Scientific Interest. [4]

This is part of Queen Elizabeth Country Park. It has unimproved grassland on low fertility soils, which is controlled by grazing. There are also areas of ancient semi-natural woodland. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Oxenbourne Down, Clanfield". Local Nature Reserves. Natural England. Retrieved 26 May 2020.
  2. "Map of Oxenbourne Down, Clanfield". Local Nature Reserves. Natural England. Retrieved 26 May 2020.
  3. "Designated Sites View: Butser Hill". Special Areas of Conservation. Natural England. Retrieved 28 April 2020.
  4. "Designated Sites View: Butser Hill". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 28 April 2020.

Coordinates: 50°57′58″N0°59′10″W / 50.966°N 0.986°W / 50.966; -0.986