Myrna Close Explained

Myrna Close is a linear walk along the line of a former railway line in Colliers Wood in the London Borough of Merton. It is a 0.75 hectare Local Nature Reserve and a Site of Borough Importance for Nature Conservation, Grade II, which is owned and managed by Merton Council.[1] [2] [3]

The vegetation is grassland, woodland and scrub. The main trees are elm, oak, and sycamore, and the reserve provides an important habitat for birds and butterflies. There is also a small stream and two ponds, which support wetland plants including brooklime.[1] [3]

There is access from the road called Myrna Close.[1]

References

51.4176°N -0.1699°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Myrna Close. Local Nature Reserves. Natural England. 6 March 2013 . 6 April 2014.
  2. Web site: Map of Myrna Close. Local Nature Reserves. Natural England. 6 April 2014.
  3. Web site: Myrna Close Valley. Greenspace Information for Greater London. 2013. 6 April 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20131022204006/http://www.gigl.org.uk/online/site-Details.aspx?sID=MeBII10&sType=sinc. 22 October 2013. dead.