Where we are working 

This area was cleared of trees to allow the civilian use of Farnborough airport. This created a large area of new heath that we are looking after by grazing it during the summer with a herd of Aberdeen Angus cattle. Brocks Hill to the west gives good views over the surrounding countryside and boggy areas are great for all sorts of unusual plants and animals.

Size: 45ha
Grid reference: SU 830 524
Special wildlife: linnets, Dartford warblers, marsh clubmoss

This part of the common lies to the south of the A30. It is a large, heathy area with lots of mown rides that support the silver-studded blue butterflies. The Grazing for Wildlife Project is working with local people to decide how best to look after this area.
Size: 110ha
Grid reference: SU 834 588
Special wildlife: Dartford warbler, nightjar, woodlark, silver-studded blue butterfly

To the north of Hawley Lake, this large area of wet heathland has been ploughed in the past, leaving furrows and banks. Whatever was planted has failed, allowing the natural vegetation to flourish. This area has lots of lovely boggy bits with lots of dragonflies and special plants. The Wildlife Trust have fenced this site and conservation grazing has been re-introduced. Some areas of trees have been removed to open up the heath.

These fields, part of the Minley Manor estate, are complex and varied. They are divided by old hedges and large oaks. You can often see woodpeckers and buzzards. These fields will be a vital part of the Grazing Project as the livestock can use them during the winter.
Size: 128ha
Grid reference: SU 821 574
Special wildlife: Rosel’s bush cricket, lesser spotted woodpecker

To the south of Fleet Pond, this area of wet heath has banks of gorse and is criss-crossed by lots of ditches making it difficult to walk across. A small herd of Dexter cattle live here for much of the year.

The common is very popular for dog walking, and the new herd of Aberdeen Angus cattle have become firm favourites with the locals. Much of the site is wooded, but the heathland is quickly recovering following the clearance of trees in some areas.

Size: 77.3ha
Grid reference: SU 825 530
Special wildlife: Nightjar, woodlark, silver-studded blue butterfly, marsh clubmoss, bog asphodel

This area, north of Farnham, includes an Iron Age hill fort known as Caesar’s Camp. It is now home to a herd of Luing Cattle. A lot of trees have been cleared recently to increase the amount of heathland. This will benefit many of the rare plants and animals that live here. A lot of the area has been dug for gravel in the past, leaving many lumps and bumps.
Size: 260ha
Grid reference: SU 834 500
Special wildlife: Dartford warbler, nightjar, woodlark, silver-studded blue butterfly

An important area of heath that supports many rare plants and animals. The Grazing for Wildlife Project is working with local people to decide how best to look after this area.

An important area of heath that supports many rare plants and animals. The Grazing for Wildlife Project is working with our neighbours, Hampshire County Council and the Herpetological Conservation Trust to decide how best to look after this area.

An important area of heath that supports many rare plants and animals. The Grazing for Wildlife Project is working with local people to decide how best to look after this area.

This site straddles the A3 near Liphook and has lovely views over the countryside to the south. The Grazing for Wildlife Project is working with local people to decide how best to look after this area.
Size: 243ha
Grid reference: SU 860 337
Special wildlife: Dartford warbler, nightjar, woodlark, silver-studded blue butterfly

Fencing is complete on this large site to the south of Bordon and a small herd of Shetland cattle are making the area their home. This area is part of the ancient hunting forest of Woolmer and is described in Gilbert White's 'Natural History of Selborne' first published in 1788.
Size: 383ha
Grid reference: SU 799 303
Special wildlife: Dartford warbler, nightjar, woodlark, sand lizard, smooth snake, bog asphodel, sundew.