Located in the streets just to the east of Rye Lane, this small but interesting small park is characterised by scattered scrub of goat willow, an uncommon species in Southwark. The park’s mounds, short steep slopes and climbable trees are a valuable natural play resource for local children.
Local Wildlife Site
Accessible Sites of Importance for Nature Conservation
Consort Park
Borough: Southwark
Grade: Local
Access: Free public access (all/most of site)
Area: 0.34 ha
Description
Wildlife
The grass is allowed to grow long and contains typical wasteland' wild flowers such as lucerne. The catkins provide an important early source of pollen and nectar for bees and other insects and provides foraging for birds. A young, native hedgerow borders the western boundary and contains frequent hawthorn, blackthorn and elder. A range of other native semi-mature tree species are also present. The park is located adjacent to Nunhead Railway Embankments Site of Borough Importance for Nature Conservation and may provide additional foraging habitat for bats.Facilities
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Consort Park © Jon Best
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