Districts:
South Oxfordshire Parishes
Brightwell-cum-Sotwell
The following wildlife habitats fall within this parish. They are listed according to their associated landscape type or local character area.
If you want more information about any of the sites of special scientific interest (SSSIs) listed below, take a look at English Nature's Nature on the Map website. It may also be possible to find out a bit more about the unnamed wildlife habitats in the parish by contacting the Thames Valley Environmental Records Centre (owls@oxfordshire.gov.uk) and quoting the site code next to the habitat description.
The majority of these wildlife habitats are on private land and access to them is not possible without permission of the landowner, unless there is a statutory right of way. However, many wildlife habitats in the county are open to the public. More information on these can be obtained from the Oxfordshire Nature Conservation Forum.
Wildlife Habitats
River Meadowlands
Site Code: 59W09
Area: 0.6ha
This is a narrow strip of wet willow woodland next to the River Thames. There is a spring in the south western corner and the site has a variety of wetland plants including marsh marigold, reeds and wild angelica. Wet woodland is a national priority for nature conservation and is rare in Oxfordshire.
Most importantly the site has a good population of the rare Lodden Lily. This wildflower is found mainly along the Thames in Oxfordshire and Berkshire and along the River Lodden which gives the plant its name.
Site Code: 59W08
Area: 0.8ha
This small area of riverside woodland is wet with a canopy of ash, willows, aspen, grey poplar and alder. There are three springs in the wood. Wet woodland is a national priority for nature conservation and is rare in Oxfordshire.
Most importantly the site has a good population of the rare Lodden Lily. This wildflower is found mainly along the Thames in Oxfordshire and Berkshire and along the River Lodden which gives the plant its name.
Site Code: 69A07
Area: 1.1ha
This is site is a small lake and an area of wet woodland of ash, willow and alder with open marshy areas and mown grassland. The site has a good variety of wetland wildflowers along with reeds and tall sedges. Wet woodland is a national priority for nature conservation and is rare in Oxfordshire.
Most importantly the site has a good population of the rare Lodden Lily. This wildflower is found mainly along the Thames in Oxfordshire and Berkshire and along the River Lodden which gives the plant its name.