Site-based practical conservation combining science and practical experience: Chippenham Fen

21 August 2025, Version 1
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Abstract

This document summarises the topics discussed during a visit to Chippenham Fen, hosted by reserve managers Chris Hainsworth and Mike Taylor (Natural England). The site at Chippenham is described along with proposed management actions, with inputs and suggestions from other attendees highlighted with an asterisk (*). Evidence from literary sources is provided in green boxes. This is not a detailed synthesis or comprehensive review, but rather an attempt to combine knowledge from experienced, local land managers with evidence from the Conservation Evidence database (www.conservationevidence.com) and other sources.

Keywords

Conservation
practitioner knowledge
peatland
Fens
nature reserve
land management

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