Bushy Park

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/bushy-park

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. How big is Bushy Park?445 hectares (1,100 acres)
2. What is the location?London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, United Kingdom
3. What is the historic register?Listed at Grade I on the Register of Historic Parks and Gardens
4. Where is Bushy Park located?It is in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, just north of Hampton Court Palace.
5. Why are deer important in Bushy Park?The park protects Red and Fallow deer, keeping their numbers healthy and preventing the grass from being eaten too much.

Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): A legally protected area in the UK designated for its significant natural features, such as rare species or habitats.
Ecological Corridor: A strip of natural habitat that connects fragmented ecosystems, allowing wildlife to move between areas.