Hayley Green Wood is a 2-hectare (4.9-acre) Local Nature Reserve on the northern outskirts of Bracknell in Berkshire. It is owned and managed by Bracknell Forest Borough Council.[1][2]

Hayley Green Wood
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TypeLocal Nature Reserve
LocationBracknell, Berkshire
OS gridSU 889 708
Area2.0 hectares (4.9 acres)
Managed byBracknell Forest Borough Council

Geography and site

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This site is mainly on London clay and habitats include mixed deciduous woodland with ash, willow and silver birch trees.[1] The reserve also includes a pond.[3]

History

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Hayley Green Wood was once a part of Warfield Park, an extensive estate which was owned by Colonel John Walsh in 1766.[4] In 2002 2002 Hayley Green Wood was incorporated into Westmorland Park.[5]

In 2003 the site was declared as a local nature reserve by Bracknell Forest Borough Council.[1]

Fauna

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The site has the following fauna:[1][5]

Amphibians and Reptiles

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Birds

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Flora

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The site has the following flora:[1][5][6]

Trees

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Plants

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d e "Hayley Green Wood". Local Nature Reserves. Natural England. Retrieved 22 December 2019.
  2. ^ "Map of Hayley Green Wood". Local Nature Reserves. Natural England. Retrieved 22 December 2019.
  3. ^ "Trees doing well at Hayley Green Wood | Warfield Environment Group". Warfieldenvgroup.wordpress.com. 11 May 2016. Retrieved 25 April 2017.
  4. ^ "Westmorland Park: Parks to visit - Bracknell Forest Council". Bracknell-forest.gov.uk. Retrieved 25 April 2017.
  5. ^ a b c "Westmorland Park" (PDF). Bracknell-forest.gov.uk. Retrieved 25 April 2017.
  6. ^ "Hayley Green Wood". Woodland Trust. Retrieved 25 April 2017.

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