Curtismill Green

Curtismill Green
Site of Special Scientific Interest
Area of Search Essex
Grid reference TQ514968
TQ524953
Interest Biological
Area 47.3 hectares
Notification 1986
Location map Magic Map

Curtismill Green is a 47.3 hectare biological Site of Special Scientific Interest between Epping and Brentwood in Essex. It is registered common land.[1][2] A report by Essex County Council in 2007 stated that the site was in multiple ownership, and it was in poor condition.[3]

The site is a relic of the ancient Forest of Waltham, of which Epping Forest is the largest surviving part. It is unimproved grassland and scrub with both damp and dry areas, with a number of uncommon species. Notable plant species in grassland areas include Orange Foxtail, Lesser Spearwort and Yellow Rattle. There are also a number of ponds.[1]

There is public access to the site.[4]

References

  1. 1 2 "Curtismill Green citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 12 December 2015.
  2. ↑ "Map of Curtismill Green". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 12 December 2015.
  3. ↑ "Brentwood Borough: Strategic Environmental Assessment Baseline Information Profile 2006-2007" (PDF). Prepared for Brentwood Borough Council by Essex County Council. 2007. p. 27. Retrieved 12 December 2015.
  4. ↑ "Countryside Rides in Brentwood" (PDF). Brentwood Borough Council. Retrieved 12 December 2015.

Coordinates: 51°38′54″N 0°11′31″E / 51.6482°N 0.1920°E / 51.6482; 0.1920

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