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Chelson Meadow

Chelson Meadow is an area formally used as a landfill site and has since been reclaimed and restored as grassland habitat. It is situated in the southeast of Plymouth adjacent to three County Wildlife Sites (CWS): the Plym Estuary, Saltram Estate and Wixenford Quarry Marsh.  14 ha adjacent to the biodiversity site has been earmarked for development of a solar farm.

Conservation Status

None

Area

70.4 hectares

Habitat types

Lowland meadow, neutral grassland, bramble & mixed scrub, broadleaved woodland, open mosaic habitat and scrub.

Management objectives:

  • Maintain and enhance the species diversity of the grasslands.
  • Maintain and enhance pockets of scrub on the site as good areas for forage and habitat.
  • Maintain and improve ground-nesting habitat for species such as skylarks.
  • Maintain and improve grassland habitat for pollinators, butterflies and moths.

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