Cranham Marsh

Cranham Marsh is a 15.3 hectare Local Nature Reserve and a Site of Metropolitan Importance for Nature Conservation in Cranham in the London Borough of Havering. It is owned by Havering Council and managed by the Essex Wildlife Trust.[1][2]

Cranham Marsh
TypeLocal Nature Reserve
LocationCranham, London Borough of Havering
OS gridTQ 567 856
Area15.3 hectares
Managed byEssex Wildlife Trust

The habitats on the site are woodland, wet meadow and marsh, and it has one of the few areas of fen to survive in the area. There are three small woods, including Spring Wood, which has species indicative of ancient woodland. Locally uncommon plants in wetland areas include southern marsh-orchid, fine-leaved water-dropwort and golden dock. Insects include a rare bee, Macropis europaea, and 23 species of butterfly have been recorded.[2] It is also a good site for water voles.[1] A tributary of the River Ingrebourne runs through the site.[3]

There is access by footpaths from Park Drive and The Chase.

References
  1. "Cranham Marsh". Local Nature Reserves. Natural England. 4 March 2013. Retrieved 25 October 2013.
  2. "Cranham Marsh". Greenspace Information for Greater London. 2013. Archived from the original on 29 October 2013. Retrieved 25 October 2013.
  3. "Cranham Marsh". London Parks and Gardens Trust. Retrieved 25 October 2013.

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