Catmore and Winterly Copses facts for kids

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Catmore and Winterly Copses

Site of Special Scientific Interest
Catmore Copse
Area of Search	Berkshire
Interest	Biological
Area	25.0 hectares (62 acres)
Notification	1984
Location map	Magic Map

Catmore and Winterly Copses are two special woodlands found near Kintbury in Berkshire, England. These woods cover about 25 hectares, which is roughly the size of 62 football fields! They are officially recognized as a Site of Special Scientific Interest, or SSSI. This means they are protected because they have important plants and animals.

The woods are mostly made up of broadleaf trees, mixed trees, and yew trees. You can find them in a lowland area. Even though the land is private, there is a public footpath that goes through Catmore Copse. This path lets you explore some of the beautiful nature found here.

What Makes These Woods Special?

Catmore and Winterly Copses became a Site of Special Scientific Interest in 1984. This protection helps to make sure the unique plants and habitats here are kept safe for the future. It's a place where nature can thrive without too much disturbance.

Trees You Might See

These woods are home to many different kinds of trees. You can find common trees like Birch and Maple. There are also strong Oak trees and Ash trees.

Other trees and shrubs that grow here include:

• Hazel
• Alder
• Aspen
• Wild Cherry
• Sallow
• Crab Apple
• Alder Buckthorn
• Guelder-rose
• Blackthorn

Interesting Plants on the Ground

Beyond the trees, the ground is covered with many interesting plants. Some of these are quite rare or special. For example, you might spot the Greater Butterfly-orchid, which is a beautiful flower.

Other plants that grow in these woods include:

• Pale Sedge
• Water Avens
• Bitter-vetch
• Common Cow-wheat
• Marsh Valerian
• Creeping Jenny
• Skullcap
• Meadowsweet
• Brooklime
• Water Pepper
• Bramble
• Bracken
• Tufted Hair-grass
• Dog's Mercury
• Yellow Archangel
• Moschatel
• Bugle
• Wood Sorrel
• Primrose
• Hairy Wood-rush
• Yellow Pimpernel
• Broad Buckler-fern
• Male Fern
• Lady-fern
• Hard-fern
• Lesser Pond-sedge

These plants and trees create a rich and diverse habitat. They make Catmore and Winterly Copses a truly special place for nature.