Smockmill Common
Summary
Location: Smockmill Common is located very near to Newton Flotman off the A140.
Status: A designated nature reserve, the Common is owned by Shotesham Estate, but licensed to South Norfolk Council to provide ‘open air recreation’ for the local community.
Further information
Habitats: Smockmill Common has a variety of habitats including woodland, grassland and fen along the river.
Management: The woodland is managed to improve structural diversity by selective coppicing and removal of invasive species. The long-term aim is to return the meadow to a wildflower meadow, which will be achieved by mowing during the year and clearing encroaching scrub.
Flora and fauna: There is a rich diversity in the flora at Smockmill Common due to the different habitats.
Look for:
Spring: Water Crowfoot (Ranunculus aquatilis), Snowdrop (Galanthus nivalis)
Summer: Marsh Helleborine (Epipactis palustris), Marsh Pennywort (Hydrocotyle vulgaris)
Autumn: Grass Snake (Natrix natrix), Field Vole (Microtus agrestis)
Winter: Otter (Lutra lutra), Long tailed Tits (Aegithalus caudatus)
Contact us
| contact officer/team: | Countryside Ranger |
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| web: | online enquiry form |
| email: | countryside@s-norfolk.gov.uk |
| telephone: | 01508 533684 |
| minicom/textphone: | 01508 533622 |
| address: | South Norfolk Council South Norfolk House Swan Lane Long Stratton Norwich NR15 2XE |
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Last updated on: 14 January 2009