Copythorne Common

Nature reserve in Hampshire, England

Copythorne Common
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TypeNature reserve
LocationSouthampton, Hampshire
OS gridSU 309 154
Area17 hectares (42 acres)
Managed byHampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust

Copythorne Common is a 17-hectare (42-acre) nature reserve west of Southampton in Hampshire. It is managed by the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust.[1] It is part of the New Forest, which is a Special Area of Conservation[2] and a Site of Special Scientific Interest.[3]

The common has grassland, woods and dry heath. Birds include long-tailed tits and woodlarks, while there are reptiles such as slow worms, adders and common lizards.[1]

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References

  1. ^ a b "Copythorne Common". Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust. Archived from the original on 17 January 2024. Retrieved 29 May 2020.
  2. ^ "Designated Sites View: New Forest". Special Areas of Conservation. Natural England. Retrieved 24 April 2020.
  3. ^ "Designated Sites View: The New Forest". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 29 April 2020.

50°56′13″N 1°33′43″W / 50.937°N 1.562°W / 50.937; -1.562

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