Westwood Woodland Park
Westwood Woodland Park is a 49.5-hectare (122-acre) Local Nature Reserve in Southampton in Hampshire. It is owned by Hampshire County Council and managed by Hampshire County Council and Southampton City Council.[1][2]
| Westwood Woodland Park | |
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| Type | Local Nature Reserve |
| Location | Southampton, Hampshire |
| OS grid | SU 454 095 |
| Area | 49.5 hectares (122 acres) |
| Managed by | Hampshire County Council and Southampton City Council |
In the Middle Ages this park was part of the estate of Netley Abbey. Its habitats include ancient woodland, with haze coppice and oaks, streams, ponds, marshes and grassland. There are several rare beetles, and birds include barn owls, skylarks, linnets and meadow pipits.[3]
References
- "Westwood Woodland Park". Local Nature Reserves. Natural England. Retrieved 27 May 2020.
- "Map of Westwood Woodland Park". Local Nature Reserves. Natural England. Retrieved 27 May 2020.
- "Westwood Woodland Park Local Nature Reserve". Hampshire County Council. Retrieved 27 May 2020.
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