Forces for Change: Borough-Wide
Military
There are a number of military sites within the Test Valley Borough, some of these are active, as at Middle Wallop, whilst others are redundant, as at Drayton Down. There are also a number of shooting ranges. Many of these sites are situated within the Open Chalklands Landscape Type around and to the south of Andover. In the past, areas within these sites have included some visually intrusive development, uncharacteristic woodland planting, and damage to areas of downland grassland but the restricted access has also enabled a wider bio-diversity to establish.