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Wildlife along the River Arun
The Environment Agency works in partnership with the organisations such as English Nature, the RSPB and the Sussex Wildlife Trust, to protect the Arun's many important natural habitats.
The Upper Arun is particularly important for dragonflies including the rare Club Tailed Dragonfly and the uncommon Scarce Chaser. Much of the Arun and its flood plain is designated for its conservation interest. In the lower valley the grazing marshes support internationally important numbers of overwintering birds. The RSPB reserve at Pulborough is the best site to see them from. Further downstream is Amberley Wild Brooks, a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) situated within the South Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, particularly important for the number of wetland plants that it supports.
The Arun and Rother Valley Countryside Project promotes the enhancement of the valley and encourages environmentally friendly farming.
