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The Natural EnvironmentIn this section you can explore how the key features of the natural world (geology, habitat, geographic location and management) influence the species found in the Sidmouth area. This function follows a 'top down' approach and you can progress down through the various levels from the starting point of choosing a particular aspect (geology, habitat, clusters and exploration) all the way down to species level discovering a wide range of textual, graphic and… Click to find out more ... |
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Survey SitesAn overview of the sites being surveyed by this project, how they have been chosen and a map of where they are. This an introduction to the the local natural environment and its 'sites of natural significance'. This is then analysed in more detail in the following three… click for far more information on this topic |
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Site ClustersThis segment introduces the concept of "site clusters" as a method of grouping areas of natural interest in the Sidmouth area for comparative purposes. These clusters are based on three factors: geographical proximity, common habitat or influence, and geological base rock.… click for far more information on this topic |
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Primary HabitatsThis segment introduces the habitat section of the Sidmouth Nature project. The text primarily focuses on explaining habitat types found in the area, specifically using plants as indicators. The author explains how to identify different habitats using plant species and… click for far more information on this topic |
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Foundation GeologyThis segment provides an overview of the geology of the Sidmouth area in East Devon, focusing on the different rock formations present and their origins. It highlights the area's diverse geological history, spanning from the Permian to the Cretaceous periods, and… click for far more information on this topic |