Copythorne Common
Copythorne Common is a 17-hectare (42-acre) nature reserve west of Southampton in Hampshire. It is managed by the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust. It is part of the New Forest, which is a Special Area of Conservation and a Site of Special Scientific Interest. The common has grassland, woods and dry heath. Birds include long-tailed tits and woodlarks, while there are reptiles such as slow worms, adders and common lizards.
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| Type | Nature reserve |
| Location | Southampton, Hampshire |
| OS grid | SU 309 154 |
| Area | 17 hectares (42 acres) |
| Managed by | Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust |
Copythorne Common is a 17-hectare (42-acre) nature reserve west of Southampton in Hampshire. It is managed by the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust.[1] It is part of the New Forest, which is a Special Area of Conservation[2] and a Site of Special Scientific Interest.[3]
The common has grassland, woods and dry heath. Birds include long-tailed tits and woodlarks, while there are reptiles such as slow worms, adders and common lizards.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Copythorne Common". Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust. Archived from the original on 17 January 2024. Retrieved 29 May 2020.
- ^ "Designated Sites View: New Forest". Special Areas of Conservation. Natural England. Retrieved 24 April 2020.
- ^ "Designated Sites View: The New Forest". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 29 April 2020.