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Local Environment
Woodland occupies only a small percentage of the area and the village setting allows extensive views towards the surrounding countryside, especially to the south and west. It is a medium sized compact village, with narrow lane approaches - some with high or overgrown hedges - which reinforces the impression of a self-contained village, with clearly defined edges and its own individual character.
North Waltham Conservation AreaThe North Waltham Conservation Area was designated in 1981 by Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council, in recognition of the special architectural and historic interest of the area. To view the full Conservation Area Appraisal document visit www.basingstoke.gov.uk Conservation HeadlandsConservation headlands are headlands of cereal crops that are sprayed selectively to allow small populations of broad-leaved weeds and their associated insects to develop.  Conservation HeadlandsAdobe Acrobat (PDF) format, 130 KB (estimated download time using 56k modem is 26 seconds) Click to open the document in a new window. Right-click for saving options. Arable Field MarginsField margins a 1 metre grass strip between the outer edge of a hedge and a crop edge and can benefit wildlife in many ways.  Arable Field MarginsAdobe Acrobat (PDF) format, 101 KB (estimated download time using 56k modem is 20 seconds) Click to open the document in a new window. Right-click for saving options. Non-Rotational Set-AsideNon-rotational set-aside can provide food and a safe nesting habitat for ground-nesting birds throughout a nesting season.  Non-Rotational Set-AsideAdobe Acrobat (PDF) format, 110 KB (estimated download time using 56k modem is 22 seconds) Click to open the document in a new window. Right-click for saving options. Rotational Set-AsideNatural regeneration of rotational setaside provides a weedy stubble that offers good habitat for many seed-eating birds, arable plantsand overwintering insects.  Rotational Set-AsideAdobe Acrobat (PDF) format, 147 KB (estimated download time using 56k modem is 29 seconds) Click to open the document in a new window. Right-click for saving options. Hedgerow ManagementGood hedgerow management can support an abundance of insects on farms, provide habitat for a range of birds and mammals, and provide a rich supply of food for some species throughout the year.  Hedgerow ManagementAdobe Acrobat (PDF) format, 117 KB (estimated download time using 56k modem is 23 seconds) Click to open the document in a new window. Right-click for saving options. Wild Bird CoverAn important opportunity to create a crop that will feed seed-eating birds in areas where traditional food sources, such as weedy stubbles, spilt grain and cereals fed to outdoor stock, are no longer available.  Wild Bird CoverAdobe Acrobat (PDF) format, 132 KB (estimated download time using 56k modem is 26 seconds) Click to open the document in a new window. Right-click for saving options. SkylarkThe skylark can be found on all farm types.  SkylarkAdobe Acrobat (PDF) format, 80 KB (estimated download time using 56k modem is 16 seconds) Click to open the document in a new window. Right-click for saving options. LapwingsLapwings can be found on all types of farmland, but are scarcer in purely arable or intensive grassland systems.  LapwingsAdobe Acrobat (PDF) format, 82 KB (estimated download time using 56k modem is 16 seconds) Click to open the document in a new window. Right-click for saving options. Grey PartridgeThe grey partridge can be found in most farming systems except predominantly improved grasslands.  Grey PartridgeAdobe Acrobat (PDF) format, 102 KB (estimated download time using 56k modem is 20 seconds) Click to open the document in a new window. Right-click for saving options.  Click here to download Adobe's Free Acrobat ReaderPage last edited on 9 Dec 2008 © North Waltham Parish Council. Assisted by Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council. We do not endorse or support any business or service mentioned on this web site. |
North Waltham is situated in a landscape of mainly arable farming, within a pattern of medium to large fields separated by low hedgerows. The documents below provide a wealth of information on farming techniques used in the area to enhance the local environment.