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Wareham Forest (Northport Heath)

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Submitted by PeterOrchard on Sat, 07/05/2011 - 10:41

Northport Heath and Gore Hill are two adjacent areas to the south of Wareham Forest, just north or Wareham itself. It is primarily Forestry Commission plantation but these two sites are divided by the lower end of Morden Bog (shown as Decoy Heath on Ordnace Survey Maps) and is a large reed bed. You can access Northport Heath from the car park on the Wareham tp Bere Regis road known as the Sika Trail Car Park. Be warned, this is a popular spot at weekends and a popular spot with dog walks. It is pleasant enough walk but not a lot of nature interest.

 

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Site Type: 
Designated Site
Managers: 
Forestry Commission
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SY99F
Map Reference: 
SY920900
Recording Project: 
Sandford Heritage Project
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Session Date Session ID Method Recorder Notes
21/12/2011 -99868 Field record PeterOrchard
26/09/2011 -99888 Field record PeterOrchard Bright, clear afternoon and quite warm.
16/07/2011 po.89.931 Field record PeterOrchard Strong wind and sunny intervals after heavy rain this morning.