Highwood, Wokingham facts for kids
This page is about the nature reserve in Wokingham. For other uses, see Highwood.
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| Type | Local Nature Reserve |
| Location | Woodley, Berkshire |
| OS grid | SU 750 725 |
| Area | 15.2 hectares (38 acres) |
| Managed by | Wokingham Borough Council |
Highwood is a 15.2-hectare (38-acre) Local Nature Reserve in Woodley, west of Wokingham in Berkshire. It is owned by Wokingham Borough Council and managed by the council together with The Friends of Highwood.
Geography and site
The nature reserve is mixed lowland woodland with a heathland area. The site also features examples of exotic tree species which were part of an arboretum in the grounds of what was Woodley Lodge.
History
Highwood used to form part of the grounds of Woodley Lodge.
Fauna
The site has the following fauna:
Birds
- Common merganser
- Common pochard
- Northern shoveler
- Grey heron
- Grey wagtail
- Eurasian treecreeper
- Great spotted woodpecker
- Common kingfisher
Flora
The site has the following flora:
Trees
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