La bellissima e rara terra di gesso erboso nella Riserva naturale locale di High Meadow è stata ampliata durante 2013/14 dal White Cliff Country Partnership nella prima fase di un progetto finanziato dalla lotteria nazionale avviato dal Comune di Dover, che possiede il terreno e spera di riportarlo com'era negli anni '50. This first phase involved the removal of dilapidated structures and the installation of stock fencing. Phase 2 requires a further clearing of scrub, rubbish and hazardous materials on the chalk land lying west of Noah’s Ark Road. One of the most positive results of this upcoming phase is that it will connect High Meadow, Whinless Down and Nemo Down to form 62 hectares of continuous chalk grassland much of which will be available for recreational use by local people.
This grassland has existed for hundreds, or even thousands of years and when well-maintained, is one of the most naturally rich habitats for flora and fauna, including many rare butterflies and exquisite orchids. There is an opportunity for qualified undertakings to bid for the clearance work allowing this exceptional land to be enjoyed by generations to come.
The Deadline for Tenders is 12 midday Friday 4° Settembre 2015.