Mud
From vast plains spreading across the seabed to intertidal flats exposed by the low tide, mud supports an incredible variety of wildlife.
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From vast plains spreading across the seabed to intertidal flats exposed by the low tide, mud supports an incredible variety of wildlife.
Barnsley Main is a rolling green, grassland surrounded by a fringe of woodland that was once the black spoil heap of the Oaks Colliery pit head that still stands on Oaks Lane.
Tor Hole Fields reserve is made up of seven fields which are traditionally managed hay meadows rich in wildflowers and meadow butterflies.
Two Marine Conservation Zones have been recommended to protect the muddy seabed of the Irish Sea. Emily Cunningham, marine biologist, tells us more.
Sea cliff, calcareous grassland, and heath. Status: Part of the South Gower Coast SSSI, which in turn is part of the European Natura 2000 site, the Limestone Sea Cliffs of South West Wales SAC.…
A grassland reserve with a small inaccessible cave that yielded Stone Age tools during excavations
A little wildlife oasis in the heart of residential Teesside
A woodland containing many fine semi-mature oak and ash trees with good plant and birdlife.
Named after a small cave that during yielded Stone Age tools and fossil remains of Ice Age animals
A small damp meadow with fine old boundary hedges.