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| == Biology == | == Biology == | ||
| On acidic soils, the dominant tree species are ] and ]. The |
On acidic soils, the dominant tree species are ] and ]. The Lodore-Troutdale Woods have some of the highest species richness of mosses in England. ] species include ''Radula voluta'', ''Radula aquilegia'', ''Harpalejeunea ovata'' and ''Drepanojeunea hamatifolia''. Herb species include ], ], ] and ], as well as ] and ] in more open habitats. ] species include ] and ]. ] species include ''Anaptychia obscurata''.<ref name=":0" /> This site has been surveyed by the Cumbria Lichen and Bryophyte group.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-02-20 |title=Borrowdale trip report 15-2-23 |url=https://cumbrialichensbryophytes.org.uk/2023/02/20/borrowdale-trip-report-15-2-23/ |access-date=2024-12-27 |website=Cumbria Lichens and Bryophytes |language=en-GB}}</ref> | ||
| == Geology == | == Geology == | ||
| Lodore-Troutdale Woods are situated on rocks from the ] and from the ]. Both of these rock types can produce acidic soils. | |||
| == Land ownership == | == Land ownership == | ||
| Part of the land within |
Part of the land within Lodore-Troutdale Woods is owned by the National Trust.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2020-10-06 |title=Mapping the habitats of England’s ten largest institutional landowners |url=https://whoownsengland.org/2020/10/06/mapping-the-habitats-of-englands-ten-largest-institutional-landowners/ |access-date=2024-12-27 |website=Who owns England? |language=en}}</ref> | ||
| == References == | == References == | ||
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Lodore-Troutdale Woods is a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) within the Lake District National Park. It is located 4km south of Keswick and 1km east of Grange in the valley of the River Derwent within Borrowdale. The woodland here has an exceptional diversity of moss species.
This protected area includes Ashness Wood, Lodore Woods, Mossmire Coppice, Troutdale Woods, Grange Crag, Bleacrag Moss, Kings How and High Hows Wood. The streams flowing through this protected area include Comb Gill and Watendlath Beck. The waterfall called Lodore Falls is within this protected area. Parts of this Site of Special Scientific Interest are also included within the Borrowdale Rainforest National Nature Reserve.
Biology
On acidic soils, the dominant tree species are birch and rowan. The Lodore-Troutdale Woods have some of the highest species richness of mosses in England. Liverwort species include Radula voluta, Radula aquilegia, Harpalejeunea ovata and Drepanojeunea hamatifolia. Herb species include meadowsweet, sanicle, primrose and woodruff, as well as yellow saxifrage and fragrant orchid in more open habitats. Fern species include soft shield-fern and forked spleenwort. Lichen species include Anaptychia obscurata. This site has been surveyed by the Cumbria Lichen and Bryophyte group.
Geology
Lodore-Troutdale Woods are situated on rocks from the Borrowdale Volcanic Group and from the Skiddaw Slates Group. Both of these rock types can produce acidic soils.
Land ownership
Part of the land within Lodore-Troutdale Woods is owned by the National Trust.
References
- ^ "SSSI detail". designatedsites.naturalengland.org.uk. Retrieved 2024-12-27.
- "Protected Planet | Lodore - Troutdale Woods". Protected Planet. Retrieved 2024-12-27.
- "Designated Sites View". designatedsites.naturalengland.org.uk. Retrieved 2024-12-27.
- "Borrowdale trip report 15-2-23". Cumbria Lichens and Bryophytes. 2023-02-20. Retrieved 2024-12-27.
- "Mapping the habitats of England's ten largest institutional landowners". Who owns England?. 2020-10-06. Retrieved 2024-12-27.