Its location within Test Valley and within the zone of influence for the New Forest National Park Authority means this land can deliver wider benefits for the people and wildlife. The development will create a new public park (Suitable Alternative Natural Greenspace) to help alleviate recreational pressures on the New Forest National Park.
Furthermore, there will be nature recovery and wildlife benefits arising from the project and the potential to create Biodiversity Net Gain habitat and hedgerow units.
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The biodiversity of the land is already increasing as the seeding for the wildflower meadow has already taking place.