Richmond 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/richmond-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 Richmond Park?Approximately 2,500 acres (9.95 square kilometers)
2. What is the location?South-west London, within the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames
3. What is the conservation designations?National Nature Reserve, Site of Special Scientific Interest, Special Area of Conservation
4. Why are there deer in Richmond Park?The park has two herds of deer – Red and Fallow – that have lived there for centuries. They were originally brought for hunting by the king.
5. How can I visit Richmond Park?You can walk, run, or bike on the park’s paths, see the deer, and even play golf on its two courses. The park is open to everyone.

National Nature Reserve: A protected area of national importance for its wildlife, geology, or natural features, managed for conservation.
Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): An area designated in the UK for its biological or geological importance, requiring specific management.
Special Area of Conservation (SAC): A protected European site designated for its habitats and species of European importance.
Grade I Listed Building/Site: The highest level of listing for buildings or sites of exceptional interest in England.