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A VISION FOR THE SITE Greenham and Crookham Commons together comprise a nationally significant site, both for their modern history as a military air base during the cold war and also for their rich and diverse wildlife. Both aspects of the commons will be conserved and interpreted in an exciting and meaningful way for the visitor.The historic commons will be maintained and managed by the reintroduction of grazing and other traditional methods as an area of working open countryside. This is so as to retain and, where possible, increase the high nature conservation interest of the ancient heathlands, grasslands and woodlands present which are also key habitats in both the Berkshire and UK Biodiversity Action Plans. Visitors to this impressive site will have free access to quietly enjoy and experience the broad open landscapes and many wildlife habitats and also to appreciate its strong historic and cultural origins and more recent cold war military influence. Positive links with neighbouring Sites of Special Scientific Interest will be pursued so as to retain and enhance the integrity of the nearby Thatcham Reed Bed, River Kennet, Baynes and Bowdown Woods and Greenham and Crookham Commons area.
BROAD AIMS FOR THE SITE Aim 1 To conserve and improve existing areas of conservation interest on the site and to encourage the remainder of the site to develop its full wildlife potential. Aim 2 To ensure the area remains open countryside to be enjoyed for quiet recreation by the public. Aim 3 To utilise the site as an innovative and inspirational education and interpretive resource to explain the ecology, cultural history, geology and modern history of the site. Aim 4 To engender a sense of ownership and responsibility for the site in the local community by public involvement and local agenda 21. |
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