It is a steep east facing woodland, which is surrounded by permanent grassland.

The majority of this land (60%) is down to permanent grassland and 26% is arable.

A pasture entered as 'permanent grassland' in the agricultural statistics could therefore have lost all of its nature conservation interest.

Total permanent grassland represented 65% of the utilised agricultural land and this proportion has changed little over the years.

The area of permanent grassland during the same period rose from 8,070 hectares to 9,391 hectares (a 16% rise).

In winter most Golden Plover are found on coastal farmland, including the permanent grassland of the levels.

There is some permanent grassland but overwhelmingly the land use in the town is urban.

Due to a long and frequent fire history, much of the land in south-west Primorye has been converted to permanent grasslands.

The main cause is the expansion of farming onto permanent grassland and the widespread use of fertilisers.

Often those systems are located on permanent grasslands in lowlands or river valleys and combined with drainage infrastructure.