Category: Flora and Fauna

The Changing Face of Ridlands Grove: A More Natural Approach to Homes for Woodland Creatures 

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Our much-loved woodland attraction is evolving to support nature first

Ridlands Grove has long been a place of quiet enchantment, particularly for families drawn to the “animal houses” hidden among the trees. While many of the original structures have now been removed or not reinstated, visitors will still find a rare ancient woodland, rich in imagination and increasingly focused on supporting wildlife in a more natural and sustainable way.

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Summer Wildlife at Limpsfield Common: Flora and Fauna to Spot

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Tucked on the edge of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, our beautiful Limpsfield Common is a charming mix of ancient woodland and open heathland. Managed by the National Trust, it offers a haven for wildlife and a perfect escape for summer walkers and nature lovers alike. When you’re next out on a walk, why not see what species of plants and wildlife you can spot. Find our handy spotter sheets here.

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Why we need you to help keep dogs out of Yalden Spring

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Yalden Spring, just a few hundred metres from the High Chart car park, is an incredibly special habitat. With our work on its regeneration well underway, we are seeing very positive signs of it becoming a “wetland heath” area, which is rare indeed and very good news for Limpsfield Common. But we need you to help us by keeping your dogs out of the pond. Here’s a friendly reminder as to why…

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Why duck weed in Yalden Spring isn’t a bad thing… but dogs are

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One or two people have commented about the increase in duck weed in Yalden Spring over the last few months and asked if this is to do with the prevention of dogs going for a swim. We thought we’d publish some information on why the duck weed isn’t a bad thing, and why we have built the dead hedging to prevent dogs going into the pond…

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The importance of frogs, toads and newts and why preserving Yalden Spring is a priority…

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How amazing is Yalden Spring looking at the moment? The conservation of this beautiful place in the Chart woods, and bringing it back to SSSI standards is one of our main priorities for ecological reasons. It’s an absolute haven for so many species of wildlife, but particularly important for reptiles and amphibians.

Frogs and newts are incredibly important to wildlife and ecosystems for a variety of reasons, contributing to biodiversity, food chains, and environmental health. Helping the frogs, toads, newts and other amphibians of Limpsfield Common is why preserving Yalden Spring is one of our key project priorities.

Here’s why frogs, toads and newts are crucial to Limpsfield Common and the environment in general…

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It’s mushroom season! Here are 10 reasons why fungi are so important to Limpsfield Common

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It’s mushroom season and they’re cropping up all over the common and Limpsfield Chart. Fungi play a vital role in the environment, contributing to ecosystem balance, nutrient cycling, and the health of plants and animals. Here are 10 reasons why fungi are essential to Limpsfield Common and the environment in general…

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