FACTS

Hampshire is one of the richest areas for wildlife in England. The county contains a landscape of remarkable contrasts and a diversity of habitats unparalleled in other parts of South-east England. Hampshire's mosaic of habitats includes ancient woodlands, wildflower meadows, heathlands, chalk downland, river valleys, coastal habitats, and the New Forest - the greatest area of 'semi-wilderness' left in lowland England. These habitats support an exceptional variety of wild plants and animals.

Key facts and figures:

• Hampshire has the greatest species diversity of any county in England
  
  
• There are 46 butterfly species and nearly 2000 different moths in Hampshire
  
  
• The total number of flowering plants in Hampshire is 1800
  
  
• Hampshire has all 12 native species of amphibian and reptile
  
  
• Gardens account for 27% of urban areas and provide an important resource for wildlife
  
  
• Hampshire's heathland is 30% of the UK resource
  
  
• Hampshire is home to over 360 bird species
  
  
• The combined length of Hampshire's rivers and streams is 1125km
  
  
• Hampshire has 145km of coastline