Thornwood Common Flood Meadow
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| Type | Local Nature Reserve |
| Location | Thornwood Common, Essex |
| OS grid | TL471045 |
| Area | 3 hectares |
| Managed by | Epping Forest District Council |
Thornwood Common Flood Meadow is a 3-hectare (7.4-acre) Local Nature Reserve in Thornwood Common in Essex. It is owned and managed by Epping Forest District Council.[1][2]
The flood meadow was created in 1998 by the council and the National Rivers Authority to alleviate flooding in Thornwood village, and it is managed for nature conservation. A wetland meadow, 800 trees and a 200-metre hedge have been created. Flowers include ragged robin, oxeye daisy and knapweed.[3]
There is access by a footpath from Thornwood Common High Road, south of Woodside.
References[edit]
- ^ "Thornwood Common Flood Meadow". Local Nature Reserves. Natural England. 16 March 2016. Retrieved 19 June 2016.
- ^ "Map of Thornwood Common Flood Meadow". Local Nature Reserves. Natural England. Retrieved 19 June 2016.
- ^ "Thornwood Flood Meadow Local Nature Reserve". Epping Forest District Council. Retrieved 19 June 2016.
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