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  Cannock Chase - Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) - Staffordshire, UK
Cannock Chase is the largest surviving area of lowland heathland in the Midlands.
Cannock Chase and its associated animal and plant communities are part of an historic landscape dating back thousands of years.
There is now considerable economic and recreational pressure on this beautiful landscape and the new Cannock Chase AONB Management Plan aims to ensure the right balance is maintained to conserve and enhance the area whilst maintaining it as a living, working environment.
www.cannock-chase.co.uk   (285 words)

  
  Storm-Crow Survival: Cannock Chase
Cannock Chase is a large area of woodland and heathland in Staffordshire, south of the County Town of Stafford.
Cannock Chase is the largest surviving area of lowland heathland in the Midlands.
Cannock Chase is rich in wildlife due to the variety of habitats it contains, the largest being the deer population of between 600 and 900 animals.
www.storm-crow.co.uk /articles/cannock_chase.html   (677 words)

  
 Cannock Chase - Wikipedia.
Cannock Chase is a mixed area of countryside in the county of Staffordshire, England, located between Cannock, Lichfield, Rugeley and Stafford.
The Chase is home to a number of less-common and endangered birds, not least migrant Nightjars.
Cannock Chase is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), the smallest such area on the island of Great Britain.
www.birminghamuk.com /wikipedia/CannockChase.html   (188 words)

  
 Cannock Chase Technical College - further education courses for Cannock and the Cannock Chase area
Cannock Chase Technical College - further education courses for Cannock and the Cannock Chase area
Cannock Chase Technical College will be hosting Cannocks Got Talent in association with Greenwood Studios.
TWELVE catering and hospitality students from the Cannock Chase Technical College will be serving up champagne, caviar and fine food to some of the 300,000 visitors expected at this years Royal Ascot race meeting.
www.cannock.ac.uk   (159 words)

  
 HELLFIRE CORNER - German War Graves in Staffordshire
Cannock Chase was well-sited, being almost in the centre of England and within easy reach of major rail-networks, and so work was begun to build two huge army camps there.
Cannock Chase as it is now, with its steeply-rising, pine-covered slopes, is very reminiscent of parts of Germany and this is why, in 1964, it was chosen as the site of the Deutscher Soldatenfriedhof - the cemetery which now contains the bodies of all German servicemen who died in the UK during both world wars.
Cannock chase receives many visitors nowadays, as it is within easy reach of the heavily-populated conurbations of Birmingham and the West Midlands.
www.fylde.demon.co.uk /cannock.htm   (1052 words)

  
 Cannock Chase Council
Cannock Chase Council is set to approve plans from 3663 for the development of a new food distribution centre at Kingswood Lakeside park, with the creation of 143 jobs.
Cannock Chase Council is to consider plans from Pritchard Holdings for a £15m hotel and office development at Churchbridge near the M6 Toll.
Cannock Chase Council is to consider plans from Hednesford-based developer Fred Pritchard for a £3m scheme to expand Cannock town centre with two new call centres.
www.ukbusinesspark.co.uk /cal11061.htm   (294 words)

  
 Cannock Chase-German Military Cemetery
Cannock Chase lies on the southern border of Staffordshire and is surrounded by Cannock, Hednesford, Brereton, Heath Hayes and Norton Canes.
The German Cemetery near Broadhurst Green, on Cannock Chase is a memorial to some 5,000 German war dead, where the servicemen's graves are marked by headstones of belgian granite, set in plots of heather and tended by gardeners.
Chase Trails are a group of volunteers working in partnership with the Forestry Commission and Swinnerton Cycles to develop dedicated mountain bike trails on Cannock Chase.
www.joe.shakespeare.btinternet.co.uk /chase.htm   (464 words)

  
 Cannock - Uncyclopedia, the content-free encyclopedia
Cannock is the capital, and largest city of Cannockshire, a disputed territory which lies in the Midlands area of Little Britain.
93.6904% of Cannock's population are on the dole.
Cannock lies in the Cannock Chase, which was once an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
uncyclopedia.org /wiki/Cannock   (498 words)

  
 Cannock Chase AONB - Where to Walk - Walking Britain, a resource for walks, walkers and walking.
Cannock Chase is one of the smallest AONBs and because of the proximity of large conurbations and rich mineral reserves is also one of the most threatened.
‘The Chase’ was once a medieval royal hunting forest and despite its proximity to areas of high density population it remains surprisingly remote.
Located on the north western edge of the Birmingham and West Midlands, Cannock Chase is an area of high sandstone heather and bracken heathland with birch woodland and extensive pine plantations.
www.walkingbritain.co.uk /destination/cannock_chase_aonb.php   (346 words)

  
 Cannock Chase District Council - Information | Leisure and culture | Local history and heritage
Boasting an Iron Age hill Fort and ancient hunting forest, Cannock Chase was an important feature in the landscape from the earliest times.
Cannock Chase district today still bears the legacy of its proud past.
Please note that telephone calls to Cannock Chase Council are recorded for training and monitoring purposes.
www.cannockchasedc.gov.uk /cannockchase   (219 words)

  
 Cannock Chase War Cemetery
The German Cemetery on Cannock Chase contains the bodies of all German servicemen who died in the UK during both world wars.
Cannock Chase cemetery was built in 1964 by the German War Graves Commission, with grant aid provided by the Federal Republic of Germany.
The design of the buildings, and the siting of the cemetery in the beautiful valley at Broadhurst Green, was the work of three men: Professor Diez Brandi of Göttingen in Germany, and Harold Doffman and Peter Leach, partners in a Stafford firm of architects.
www.worldwar1.nl /cannock/cannock.html   (214 words)

  
 Forestry Commission - Cannock Forest
Cannock Chase is best known for its open heathland and pine forest and its mining and military history which stretches back several hundred years and still effects how the land is managed today.
Cannock Chase is a popular destination for people seeking fresh air, peace and exercise with Fairoak Valley amongst the most popular areas for walking and cycling.
Cannock Chase is home to large populations of nocturnal animals, therefore we ask that you enjoy the forest and its surroundings throughout the year, but please be aware that the wildlife need to recuperate without disturbance.
www.forestry.gov.uk /cannockforest   (281 words)

  
 CANNOCK CHASE
About 400 metres away, Cannock Chase German Military Cemetery lies in a low valley bordered, to the south, by a pine forest.
This cemetery was established under the terms of an agreement of 16th October 1959 concluded between the governments of the United Kingdom and the Federal Republic of Germany.
The German Military Cemetery at Cannock Chase was first opened to the public on 10th June 1967.
home.arcor.de /kriegsgefangene/cemetery/cannock_chase.html   (634 words)

  
 Case Study 2
Cannock Chase Country Park, located close to the outskirts of Cannock to the north of the West Midlands conurbation, is one of the largest Country Parks in Britain covering approximately 1500 hectares.
Brindley North East, to the south of Cannock Chase and lying close to the outskirts of Hendesford, is a wooded area with some open acid grassland.
Cannock Chase holds a significant proportion of Britain’s breeding nightjar population (55 pairs at the last count) as well as an important population of woodlark.
www.asken.co.uk /Practical/case_study_2_cannock_chase.htm   (2133 words)

  
 GENUKI: Cannock
The manor includes the whole of Cannock Chase, which comprises 32,000 acres of heath, extending from the Trent, near Shugborough, southward nearly to Aldridge, a distance of twelve miles, and varying from one and a half to five miles in breadth.
Cannock Wood extends from two to four miles NE of Cannock, and is the liberty which includes part of Beaudesert Park and Radmoor Abbey ruins.
The benefice is a perpetual curacy in the patronage of the Dean & Chapter of Lichfield, and the Rev FT Blackburne, MA, is the incumbent.
www.genuki.org.uk /big/eng/STS/Cannock/index.html   (1325 words)

  
 AONB - Cannock Chase page 1   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Although the second smallest of the AONBs, Cannock Chase, with its doorstep conurbations and coveted mineral deposits, is potentially one of the most threatened of the protected landscapes.
The AONB is ringed by towns such as Cannock and Rugeley and is within commuting distance of Wolverhampton.
Cannock Chase is an important recreation area, both as traditional Midlands daytrip country and for the growing population on its immediate fringe.
www.countryside.gov.uk /LAR/Landscape/DL/aonbs/aonb_cannockchase.asp   (394 words)

  
 Cannock Chase Trekking Centre - An Introduction
Cannock Chase Trekking Centre is perfectly situated in the middle of an idyllic countryside and is easily accessible from anywhere in the UK.
A trek through Cannock Chase is the perfect way to enjoy the peace and serenity of this popular beauty spot, whilst remaining at one with nature.
No previous horse riding experience is neccessary as Cannock Chase Trekking Centre has an extensive selection of horses and ponies suitable for all age ranges and abilities.
www.unicorn-meadow.co.uk /horses/cctc/introduction.html   (300 words)

  
 Cannock District   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Cannock Chase District, covering an area of 30 square miles, lies at the heart of the motorway network in England.
Situated just north of the West Midlands, the district of Cannock Chase extends from the Roman Watling Street (A5) in the south to the River Trent and Rugeley in the north.
Cannock Chase is an enthusiastic supporter of town twinning and has close relationships with Datteln in Germany and Western Springs in Illinois, United States.
www.dixonet.co.uk /canchase.html   (1408 words)

  
 Canock Chase   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Cannock Chase comprises nearly 3,000 acres of wild heath and woodlands with remnants of the extensive royal hunting forest.
The Cannock Chase Visitor Centre is located at Marquis Drive and there is a Deer Museum At Birches Drive.
This is the main Cannock Chase Country Park Visitor Centre offering, toilet facilities for disabled people and wheelchair users, level Tarmac roads, barbecue areas, grass picnic areas and an SOS telephone.
www.users.globalnet.co.uk /~pgtips/cannockchase.htm   (397 words)

  
 Cannock Chase Council :: Economic Regeneration, relocations, Open for business
Cannock Chase District in the heart of Staffordshire, offers the right combination of a central location, good accessibility, a stable workforce, highly competitive costs and quality of life.
Since 1995, Cannock Chase District has seen a massive investment in excess of a quarter of a billion pounds, enhancing the region's facilities and resources and leading to its acclaim as the 'business hub' of Southern Staffordshire.
From an employment point of view, you'll find Cannock Chase District well appointed with a loyal and stable workforce and there are numerous educational and training initiatives available to help develop any necessary additional special skill requirements.
www.sovereign-publications.com /cannockchasedc.htm   (591 words)

  
 Cannock Chase tourist information - TourUK
Cannock Chase has a wide range of landscapes including natural deciduous woodland, coniferous planations and open heathland.  There are also the remains of industry, such as coal mining.
The history of Cannock Chase and its coal mining tradition is brought to life at the Museum of Cannock Chase in Hednesford. 
Cannock Forest, managed by the Forestry Commission, takes up most of the rest of Cannock Chase.  The Forestry Commission Visitor Centre, in Birches Drive, includes a Forestry Musuem.
www.touruk.co.uk /staffordshire/Cannock%20Chase.htm   (383 words)

  
 Cannock Chase PCT Web Site
Cannock Chase Primary Care Trust prides itself on being a smoke free organisation.
This service runs groups at Cannock Chase Hospital in the format of one-to-one counselling for people who are unable to attend group sessions, and have additional medical complications.
Available to residents of Cannock Chase and / or individuals who are registered with a Cannock Chase Primary Care Trust GP.
www.cannockchase-pct.nhs.uk /pgh/smokingcess/sc.htm   (1090 words)

  
 Video By Design - Cannock Chase Video.   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Cannock Chase has a long and proud history; home to Iron Age tribes, a Medieval hunting ground, the site of early industry, wild heathland and an important coalfield with its close-knit communities - all are part of the story of the Chase.
But the Chase is now experiencing dramatic changes and much of the evidence of the past has already gone; only memories remain.
Rare photographs of the communities of Cannock Chase in 1947.
www.btinternet.com /~videobydesign/cannock.htm   (306 words)

  
 12. Cannock Chase Country Park
Much of Cannock Chase is owned by Staffordshire County Council and Forest Enterprise, which manage part of it as a commercial forest.
The Cannock Chase Visitor Centre is located at Marquis Drive and there is a Forestry Museum at Birches Drive, the Forestry Commission's Visitor Centre.
Much of the history of the Chase, and its Coal mining tradition, is told in displays and memorabilia at the Cannock Chase Museum in Hednesford.
www.staffordshire.gov.uk /environment/e-land/Countryside/OpenSpaces/OpenSpacesCannockChaseCountryPark.htm   (459 words)

  
 Cannock Chase Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty - Parks and countryside - Information - Ramblers' Association
Cannock Chase Country Park, one of the largest of its kind in Britain, managed by Cannock Chase council.
Buses connecting Cannock and Rugeley cross the Chase via Hednesford, and also serve the major roads around the edge of the Chase via Stafford, Walton, Wolseley, Great Haywood, Rugeley, Huntington and Cannock.
DaywalkS: Cannock Chase by John Roberts, ISBN 0 947708 28 6.
www.ramblers.org.uk /info/parks/cannockchase.html   (400 words)

  
 Cannock Chase AONB Survey
Four sites within the Cannock Chase AONB were surveyed and found to have populations of hybrid bilberry.
Communities of the hybrid bilberry throughout Cannock Chase are sporadic, with small areas of the species being interspersed within bilberry and cowberry.
Regular monitoring of the hybrid bilberry populations of Cannock Chase AONB will enable assessment as to whether they are stable, declining, or as hoped, thriving.
www.sbap.org.uk /aonb/html/bilberry.htm   (519 words)

  
 AONB - Cannock Chase page 2   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Under the Cannock Chase AONB section of the Structure Plan, policies listed include a continuation of measures to conserve and enhance the landscape, nature conservation and recreation interest of the area.
These policies are echoed in the Cannock Chase Local Plan (1997), South Staffordshire Local Plan (1996), and deposit versions of the Lichfield District Local Plan and Stafford Borough Local Plan (adoption of both plans by early 1999).
The Cannock Chase Study introduces the landscape and natural environment of the Chase and outlines the growing recreational pressures.
www.countryside.gov.uk /LAR/Landscape/DL/aonbs/aonb_cannockchase2.asp   (602 words)

  
 International Civic Heraldry-United Kingdom CANNOCK CHASE
The green and fl bars indicate the coal seams beneath Cannock Chase and the stag's head and crown recalls the old Royal Forest.
The cross, of the form, associated with St. Chad, is from the arms of the Bishoprics of Lichfield and Coventry.
The green circlet represents Castle Ring, an Iron Age earthwork, and the flames allude to the industies of the area.
www.ngw.nl /int/gbr/c/cannock.htm   (284 words)

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