Chipstead Downs

Chipstead Downs

Site of Special Scientific Interest
Location	Surrey
Grid reference	TQ 266 578[1]
Interest	Biological
Area	157.8 hectares (390 acres)[1]
Notification	1985[1]
Location map	Magic Map

Chipstead Downs is a 157.8-hectare (390-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest south-east of Banstead in Surrey, England.^[1][2] Part of it is Park Downs, which is managed by the Banstead Commons Conservators.^[3]

This site has ancient woodland and steeply sloping chalk grassland together with associated secondary woodland and scrub. A large part of the grassland is dominated by tor-grass, but in some areas mowing and rabbit grazing have produced a rich chalk grassland flora including the endangered greater yellow-rattle. There are rich bird and butterfly fauna.^[4]

Most of the site is public open space which is owned by Surrey County Council and managed by Reigate and Banstead Borough Council.^[4]

References

1. "Designated Sites View: Chipstead Downs". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 5 November 2018.
2. "Map of Chipstead Downs". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 5 November 2018.
3. "Banstead Commons and Banstead Commons Conservators". Banstead Commons Conservators. Archived from the original on 2018-08-09. Retrieved 5 November 2018.
4. "Chipstead Downs citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 5 November 2018.

51.305°N 0.185°W / 51.305; -0.185