Pent FarmBNG offset site

Site description

Pent Farm is a 2.14 ha site located approximately 4.8 km north of Hythe and 2.4 km southwest of Lyminge. It consists of a species-poor modified grassland surrounded by hedgerows. The site lies about 140 m south of the Postling Down Local Wildlife Site, which is designated because it comprises unimproved and semi-improved lowland calcareous grassland.

The land at The Pent will be restored for nature, with other neutral grassland being created at the northern end to help buffer the LWS, which will blend through a scrubby strip into other woodland, broadleaved at the southern end.

Being positioned on lime-rich loamy soils, the site has good potential to be naturally colonised by some of Postling Down's chalk grassland indicator species over time as the soil nutrient content and pH falls.

The woodland will act as an excellent 'stepping stone' for wildlife and provides important habitat for breeding birds such as Great Spotted Woodpecker and Sparrowhawk.

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These units are valid for a maximum of two years, provided site conditions do not significantly change.  If more than two years have lapsed between the site survey and habitat works being undertaken, an updated survey will be necessary to ensure recommendations remain valid.

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