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Supporting Conservation
South Hook's activities will have limited impact on the region's terrestrial and marine ecology, as we have ensured that appropriate mitigating steps have been put in place.
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Conservation Area
A large section of our land (over 100 acres) to the west of where the terminal is being built is allocated as a conservation area that forms part of the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park (PCNP).
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A Quick Look at Some of Pembrokeshire's Flora and Fauna
Puffins
One of the most endearing creatures to inhabit the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park is the puffin.
It has a jauntily striped bill, and bright orange legs. The puffin is sometimes referred to as the 'sea parrot' due to its colourful beak.
Choughs
Another distinctive member of Pembrokeshire's seabird clan is the Chough. It's renowned for its spectacular aeronautical displays.
The chough is now uncommon in the UK and Pembrokeshire's windswept cliffs are a stronghold.
Thrift
In spring and early summer Pembrokeshire's cliffs are ablaze with hummocks of the flowering plant, thrift. Also known as sea pink and ladies cushion, this beautiful plant is popular with bees as it provides a rich source of pollen and nectar. Its tussocks also create good cover for insects such as beetles.
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Marine Flora & Fauna
The rich marine life found around the Pembrokeshire coast and within the Milford Haven Waterway is of international importance. Pembrokeshire's clean coastal waters are home to huge number of species, and the area is renowned for its biodiversity.
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Archaeology
South Hook's facility is located at the mouth of Milford Haven. Throughout the centuries, this has been a strategic defensive site. Several military structures can be found around the area. The most important, and best preserved of these is South Hook Fort, which was built between 1859 and 1865. The fort consists of a horseshoe barrack-building set back from a seaward facing 20-gun battery.
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Local Walks
The Pembrokeshire Coast Path - a 186-mile cliff-top trail - lies within the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, and offers magnificent opportunities for walking. The trail leads the walker to secluded coves, wide sweeps of sandy beach, pretty villages, and to many waterside pubs offering a welcome opportunity for refuelling after a few hours' walking.
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