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North Downs Ecologies

Monday, March 1st, 2010

The North Downs have more than one habitat. A lot of people don’t realize that because they’ve only visited part of it. However, by paying close attention and spending more time in that area of the country, it becomes much easier to see that there is a variety of wildlife to take note of. Because these environments are so different from one another, they can support all kinds of creatures and plant life. It makes the North Downs a fascinating place to visit and spend time examining. If you like nature, North Downs is the place to go.

Some of the most beautiful of the places available are woodlands. These cover a lot of the area, and they’re home to creatures and plants that you just might not see that many other places. Years ago, though, there was a lot more to the woodlands than there is now. Human clearing has removed a large number of trees, and they haven’t come back. They’ve been kept down by continued clearing and haven’t been given the opportunity to grow into large forests again. The areas that are still woodland, though, offer a lot of beautiful trees like oaks and chestnuts.

Most of the area today is grasslands, both chalk and otherwise. These grasslands are home to plants and animals that wouldn’t survive well in the woodland areas. The grasslands support a lot of insects like butterflies and dragonflies, and they’re a great sight to behold when walking or hiking in the region. Almost anyone who likes nature will appreciate what the grasslands of the North Downs have to offer, and that’s also true of people who enjoy studying specific plants and animals, of which there are many to be found.

The woodlands and grasslands aren’t the only options for habitats. There are also cliffs and other types of habitats there. The cliffs offer an opportunity for exposed chalk and plants that rarely grow anywhere else. This makes it a great place for people to study plants and animals that they just might not be able to find anywhere else. It can also make it very enjoyable for people who just enjoy nature, even if they don’t categorize it or study it to the extent that others do.

Because there are so many different habitats on the North Downs, there is something for everyone to enjoy. The flora and fauna that the area provides are worth study, and if it wasn’t for them, they might not be able to survive. The grasslands and the woodlands are the perfect places for plants and animals to thrive for years to come.