February 2023: Chalk landscapes – amazing biodiversity hotspots

Flower-rich grasslands dotted with scrub and trees, and clear chalk river systems provide food and habitat for an abundance of wildlife.

The chalk geology in Wiltshire provides the foundation for this special landscape, read more about the wildlife species in these areas and some of the Partnership’s key priorities:

Yellowhammer, a bright yellow bird on a branch that shows the type of bird species found in the Wiltshire Chalk Landscape.
Yellowhammer (Ben Andrew rspb-images.com)