The Wild Grounds
| Site of Special Scientific Interest | |
 | |
| Location | Hampshire |
|---|---|
| Grid reference | SU 580 009[1] |
| Interest | Biological |
| Area | 28.2 hectares (70 acres)[1] |
| Notification | 1987[1] |
| Location map | Magic Map |
The Wild Grounds is a 28.2-hectare (70-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest in Gosport in Hampshire.[1][2] It is also a Local Nature Reserve, which is owned and managed by Gosport Borough Council.[3][4]
This site was probably common land until around 1600, after which it developed into woodland dominated by oak trees. It is not rich in flora, but is of great interest ecologically and historically for its natural origin and its structure, being composed of old trees of uneven age which will be allowed to live their natural life span.[5]
References
- ^ a b c d "Designated Sites View: The Wild Grounds". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 21 May 2020.
- ^ "Map of The Wild Grounds". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 21 May 2020.
- ^ "The Wild Grounds". Local Nature Reserves. Natural England. Retrieved 21 May 2020.
- ^ "Map of The Wild Grounds". Local Nature Reserves. Natural England. Retrieved 21 May 2020.
- ^ "The Wild Grounds citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 21 May 2020.
50°48′18″N 1°10′41″W / 50.805°N 1.178°W
