High Woods Country Park
The Country Park contains significant areas of conservation grassland, which are managed for both biodiversity and landscape, through cutting for hay and grazing. A number of uncommon meadow plants are present including ragged-robin, pepper saxifrage and quaking grass.
Site Information
Landowner:
Colchester Borough Council
Area grazed:
17 hectares
Key habitats:
Lowland Meadows
Key species:
Noctule bat, skylark, common Lizard and grass snake
Grazing period:
May-Sep
Grazing density:
16