Ron Ward's Meadow With Tadley Pastures facts for kids

Ron Ward's Meadow With Tadley Pastures is a special natural area. It is called a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). This means it is very important for its wildlife and plants. The meadow is located near Tadley in Hampshire, England. The Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust helps to look after this amazing place.

About Ron Ward's Meadow

Ron Ward's Meadow With Tadley Pastures covers an area of 11.3 hectares. That's about the size of 15 football fields! This SSSI is made of natural meadows. These meadows are managed to grow hay. The main part of the site is meadows on a south-facing hill. This hill slopes down towards a stream called Honeywell Brook. The meadows sit on different types of soil. Across from the meadows are two more fields. These fields are also part of this special site.

History of the Meadow

Ron Ward gave this land to the wildlife trust. It was a very kind gift. In 1991, the area was officially named a Site of Special Scientific Interest. This recognized its importance for nature.

Animals of the Meadow

Many different animals live at Ron Ward's Meadow. Here are some of them:

Mammals

• Roe deer
• European water vole
• Bank vole
• Yellow-necked mouse
• European hare

Birds

• Snipe
• Eurasian skylark
• Northern lapwing

Amphibians

• Common frog

Insects and Other Small Creatures

• Mother Shipton moth
• Burnet companion
• Small copper
• Common blue
• Straw dot moth

Plants of the Meadow

Ron Ward's Meadow is also home to many different plants.

Trees

• Aspen
• Creeping willow

Other Plants