This wetland site has some of the most extensive reedbeds in Greenwich borough. There is free access to the site, which is well used for environmental education.
Local Wildlife Site
Accessible Sites of Importance for Nature Conservation
Tump 53 Nature Park
Borough: Greenwich
Grade: Borough Grade I
Access: Free public access (all/most of site)
Area: 1.82 ha
Description
Wildlife
Whilst dominated by common reed, the reedbeds also contain glaucous sweet-grass, which is scarce in London, and several species of sedge. The open water supports a diverse aquatic plant community, including spiked water-milfoil, brooklime and water-starwort. Grassland on the central island contains a good diversity of common wild flowers, and there are extensive areas of scrub of hawthorn and elder. The site boasts a rich community of aquatic insects including the water stick-insect. The reedbeds support a large breeding population of reed warblers and water voles also occur here.Facilities
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Entrance path to Tump 53 © London Wildlife Trust
Reedbeds at Tump 53 Nature Park © London Wildlife Trust
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