Curtismill Green Explained

Aos:Essex
Interest:Biological
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Area:47.3 hectares
Notifydate:1986
Map:Magic Map

Curtismill Green is a 47.3hectare biological Site of Special Scientific Interest between Epping and Brentwood in Essex. It is registered common land.[1] [2] A report by Essex County Council in 2007 stated that the site was in multiple ownership, and it was in poor condition.[3]

The site is a relic of the ancient Forest of Waltham, of which Epping Forest is the largest surviving part. It is unimproved grassland and scrub with both damp and dry areas, with a number of uncommon species. Notable plant species in grassland areas include Orange Foxtail, Lesser Spearwort and Yellow Rattle. There are also a number of ponds.[1]

There is public access to the site.[4]

References

51.6482°N 0.192°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Curtismill Green citation. Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 12 December 2015. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20151222113416/http://www.sssi.naturalengland.org.uk/citation/citation_photo/1002883.pdf. 22 December 2015.
  2. Web site: Map of Curtismill Green. Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 12 December 2015.
  3. Web site: Brentwood Borough: Strategic Environmental Assessment Baseline Information Profile 2006-2007. 27. Prepared for Brentwood Borough Council by Essex County Council. 2007. 12 December 2015.
  4. Web site: Countryside Rides in Brentwood. Brentwood Borough Council. 12 December 2015.