Copythorne Common

Copythorne Common
TypeNature reserve
LocationSouthampton, Hampshire
OS gridSU 309 154
Area17 hectares (42 acres)
Managed byHampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust

Copythorne Common is a 17-hectare (42-acre) nature reserve west of Southampton in Hampshire. It is managed by the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust. It is part of the New Forest, which is a Special Area of Conservation and a Site of Special Scientific Interest.

The common has grassland, woods and dry heath. Birds include long-tailed tits and woodlarks, while there are reptiles such as slow worms, adders and common lizards.

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