Elstead Group of Commons
| Elstead Group of Commons | |
|---|---|
| File:Elstead Common - geograph.org.uk - 691829.jpg | |
| Lua error in Module:Infobox_mapframe at line 197: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value). | |
| Type | Nature reserve |
| Location | , Surrey |
| OS grid | SU926423 |
| Area | 180 hectares (440 acres) |
| Managed by | Surrey Wildlife Trust |
Elstead Group of Commons is a 180-hectare (440-acre) nature reserve east of Elstead in Surrey. It is composed of Royal, Elstead and Ockley Commons, which are owned by the Ministry of Defence and managed by the Surrey Wildlife Trust, and Bagmoor Common, which is owned and managed by the Trust.[1] The site is part of Thursley, Hankley and Frensham Commons Special Protection Area[2] and Site of Special Scientific Interest.[3]
This site has heath, woodland and dry acid grassland, with scrub controlled by a herd of Belted Galloway cattle. It is an important site for saproxylic (wood eating) invertebrates, such as stag beetles. There are several ponds with a population of approximately 1000 toads.[1]
There is public access but the site is an active military training area for the UK.[1]
References
[edit | edit source]- ^ a b c Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
- ^ Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
- ^ Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
Lua error in Module:Coordinates at line 489: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value).
