Lydden and Temple Ewell Downs
Designated Special Area of Conservation (SAC)
| Country | England |
| Unitary Authority | Kent |
| Centroid* | TR277454 |
| Latitude | 51.16194444 |
| Longitude | 1.256388889 |
| SAC EU Code | UK0012834 |
| Status | Designated Special Area of Conservation (SAC) |
| Area (ha) | 62.77 |
| * This is the approximate central point of the SAC. In the case of large, linear or composite sites, this may not represent the location where a feature occurs within the SAC. | |
General site character
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Heath, Scrub, Maquis and Garrigue, Phygrana (10%)
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Dry grassland, Steppes (75%)
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Broad-leaved deciduous woodland (15%)
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Note When undertaking an appropriate assessment of impacts at a site, all features of European importance (both primary and non-primary) need to be considered.
Annex I habitats that are a primary reason for selection of this site
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This site hosts the priority habitat type "orchid rich sites". This site consists largely of CG4 Brachypodium pinnatum and CG5 Bromus erectus – Brachypodium
Annex I habitats present as a qualifying feature, but not a primary reason for selection of this site
- Not Applicable
Annex II species that are a primary reason for selection of this site
- Not Applicable
Annex II species present as a qualifying feature, but not a primary reason for site selection
- Not Applicable
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