Grazing Project
Grazing for wildlife
North East Hampshire is home to some of the most important places for wildlife in the country. The heathlands form a spectacular landscape which has a long and interesting history connecting people and animals to their surroundings.
In the past many people would have relied on produce harvested from the heaths and their own livestock on land close to their homes. Today, these landscapes are still very important to local people, but much more so for enjoyment than survival. We enjoy them for activities such as walking, cycling, horse riding and enjoying wildlife. This part of the country is also the training ground of the British Army; troops can often be seen out and about on exercise.
The Grazing for Wildlife Project is an initiative set up by the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust. We are working with the Ministry of Defence and livestock owners to introduce cattle or ponies back onto some of these special areas.
Over time, this traditional form of management will improve the area for wildlife and bring our landscapes back to life.
We are involving local people to help us look after the sites and promote a better understanding of the wildlife and landscape.
To find more about the work of the Grazing Project please download the project leaflet
Also available is our leaflet - Enjoying your local heath; from Yateley to Hale.
Please click for further information about grazing, walking safely with cattle and getting involved.
Grazing for wildlife - Project contacts
The Project Team is based in the Wildlife Trust's northern office at Herriard:
The Cartshed
Herriard Park Estate
Near Basingstoke
RG25 2PL
01256 381190
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