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Burlish Top Nature Reserve

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Location: Stourport-On-Severn, Wyre Forest, Worcestershire, West Midlands Region, England, United Kingdom

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1. Burlish Top Nature Reserve – Burlish Top Nature Reserve loop from Bewdley

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2. Burlish Top Nature Reserve – Burlish Top Nature Reserve loop from Burlish Park

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3. Burlish Top Nature Reserve – Burlish Top Nature Reserve loop from Bewdley

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Sasha Taylor

April 12, 2023

The nature reserve is approximately 35 hectares (86 acres) in size.

The dominant habitat is heath and acid grassland, surrounded by oak and birch scrub. The acid grassland has been surveyed by many professional bodies, and Natural England rated it as the best quality acid grassland in the county.

Wildlife on the site is typical for what you would expect on a heathland site, while reptiles are scarce due to the levels of disturbance from the public; however common lizard, grass snake and slow worm have been seen. There are many notable species of solitary bee and wasp which make use of the bare sandy soil, as do unusual heathland specialists, the green tiger beetle. The open areas are also utilised by a variety of ground feeding birds such as green woodpecker and as nesting sites for rarities like woodlark.

There are a few small pools on site; one in particular supports a good breeding population of smooth newt, common frog, various dragonflies, damselflies and great diving beetle.

Although traditionally a heath, this has given way in the main to gorse and broom scrub. There has been an increase in the density of rare grey hair grass after scrub clearance carried out in previous years.

The area has an interesting history, with the site being used as a World War II American Army training and hospital camp. All that remains from those days are concrete paths, and some foundations from the original buildings. Much of this has been highlighted along a way marked ‘History’ trail. The website 'Burlish Camp' has more on the history of the site.

In addition to the history trail, there are 3 other trails around the site, including 2 easy going routes, which take advantage of the sites historical concrete tracks, and a heathland circular, which also incorporates much of the Rifle Range SSSI.

Source: Wyre Forest District Council

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Location: Stourport-On-Severn, Wyre Forest, Worcestershire, West Midlands Region, England, United Kingdom

Burlish Top Nature Reserve

1. Burlish Top Nature Reserve – Burlish Top Nature Reserve loop from Bewdley

2. Burlish Top Nature Reserve – Burlish Top Nature Reserve loop from Burlish Park

3. Burlish Top Nature Reserve – Burlish Top Nature Reserve loop from Bewdley

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