Talbot Woods, main entrance to Pug's Hole - geograph

Talbot Woods is an area of

Bournemouth Bournemouth () is a coastal resort town in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole council area of Dorset, England. At the 2011 census, the town had a population of 183,491, making it the largest town in Dorset. It is situated on the English ...

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. Talbot Woods is south of Talbot Village.

History

Talbot Woods is known for its high house prices and affluent residents.

Environment

Talbot Heath nature reserve is in the area. Dog-walking is allowed though it is advised to keep them on a lead in the areas that a few cows are allowed to graze. It is designated as a

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for its bird populations and a

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for its reptile populations and heathland habitats, as well as being part of the Bourne Valley Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), meaning it is legally protected. This influenced the decision of the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government in 2012 to refuse planning permission for 378 new houses on the neighbouring farmland in Poole, as the

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and

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argued in a public inquiry that the Talbot Village Trust's proposed risk mitigation measures would not prevent harm to the heathland.

Education

Talbot Heath School is in Talbot Woods.

Politics

Talbot Woods is part of the Talbot and Branksome Woods ward for elections to

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which elects two councillors. Talbot Woods is part of the Bournemouth West constituency.

References

Areas of Bournemouth Forests and woodlands of Dorset Conservation areas in Dorset {{Dorset-geo-stub