Alder
photographed at Central Forest Park in 1988
Image reproduced by kind permission of Craig
Slawson
This
site , just off Louise Drive in Hollybush, is comprised of grassland, scrub and a
brook. The northern end of the site has a small
area of marshy grassland whilst the southern end
of the site is rough grassland with scattered
scrub. The marshy area next to the stream is
dominated by reedmace, soft and hard rushes, and
duckweed (Lemna minor) is abundant in
areas of open water. Alder scrub is developing
along the sides of the brook.
The site has been used for the disposal of
ceramic waste, and large waste 'rocks' dominate
some areas. Teasel is common in parts of the
grassland.
Grid reference - SJ 894 434
Site status - Natural Heritage Site
