Highwood
TypeLocal Nature Reserve
LocationWoodley, Berkshire
OS gridSU 750 725
Area15.2 hectares (38 acres)
Managed byWokingham Borough Council

Highwood is a 15.2-hectare (38-acre) Local Nature Reserve in Woodley, west of Wokingham in Berkshire. It is owned by Wokingham Borough Council and managed by the council together with The Friends of Highwood.[1][2]

Geography and site

The nature reserve is mixed lowland woodland with a heathland area.[3] The site also features examples of exotic tree species which were part of an arboretum in the grounds of what was Woodley Lodge.[3]

History

Highwood used to form part of the grounds of Woodley Lodge.[3]

Fauna

The site has the following fauna:[1]

Birds

Flora

The site has the following flora:[1]

Trees

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References

  1. 1 2 3 "Highwood". Local Nature Reserves. Natural England. Retrieved 20 January 2020.
  2. ↑ "Map of Highwood". Local Nature Reserves. Natural England. Retrieved 20 January 2020.
  3. 1 2 3 "Highwood Nature Reserve - Wokingham Borough Council". Wokingham.gov.uk. Retrieved 29 April 2017.

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