Crow's Nest, Cornwall facts for kids
Crow's Nest is a small village in Cornwall, England. It is found near the southeastern edge of Bodmin Moor. The village is about 3 miles (5 km) north of the town of Liskeard. It is part of the civil parish of St Cleer.
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What is Crow's Nest Known For?
Crow's Nest is famous for a special natural area nearby. This area is called a Site of Special Scientific Interest, or SSSI for short. An SSSI is a place protected by law because it has important wildlife or geology. The Crow's Nest SSSI is located about 200 meters north of the village.
Unique Rocks and Rare Moss
This special area is important for its interesting geology. This means it has unique rocks and landforms. It is also home to many different kinds of moss.
One type of moss found here is super rare! It's called Cornish path moss (Ditrichum cornubicum). This tiny plant is incredibly special because it grows in only two places in the entire world. Crow's Nest is one of those places. The other place is the Phoenix United Mine, which is also in Cornwall.
A Protected Natural Area
The Crow's Nest SSSI is also part of an even bigger protected area. This larger area is called a Special Area of Conservation. It is known as the Phoenix United Mine and Crow's Nest Special Area of Conservation. These areas help protect important natural habitats and species.
Who Owns the Land?
A small part of the Crow's Nest SSSI land belongs to the Ministry of Defence. This is the part of the UK government that deals with the country's armed forces.
