Highwood, Wokingham

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]

This article is about the nature reserve in Wokingham. For other uses, see Highwood.

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

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

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