Local Wildlife Site

Wildlife

Three distinct grassland communities occur here, due to differences in management and soil conditions. Amenity grassland is mown frequently for recreation purposes. Acid grassland in the centre of the common is mown less frequently, allowing flowers to flower and set seed. Several yellow-flowered members of the daisy family provide colour here, including cat's-ear, autumn hawkbit and smooth hawk's-beard. In the south of the common, an area of neutral rough grassland occurs, which is quite different in character. This is managed with an annual hay cut. Lines of planted horse chestnut, London plane and common lime trees flank the roads crossing the common. Remnant ancient hedgerows have survived in the north of the common where a mix of native species of trees and shrubs includes hawthorn, holly English elm and elder.

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