Marylands Nature Reserve

For other uses, see Marylands (disambiguation).
Marylands
Type Local Nature Reserve
Location Hockley, Essex
OS grid TQ839933
Area 3.7 hectares
Managed by Hockley Parish Council

Marylands is a 3.7 hectare Local Nature Reserve in Hockley in Essex. It is owned by Rochford District Council and managed by Hockley Parish Council.[1][2]

The site has a varied fauna and flora, with 96 species of trees, shrubs, grasses and herbs, and 13 of butterflies. Nine of the tree species are associated with ancient woodland. There are woodland and farmland birds, and a stream with sticklebacks.[1]

The site is near Plumberow Road and there is full public access.

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References

  1. 1 2 "Marylands". Local Nature Reserves. Natural England. 16 March 2016. Retrieved 25 June 2016.
  2. "Map of Marylands". Local Nature Reserves. Natural England. Retrieved 25 June 2016.

Coordinates: 51°36′31″N 0°39′16″E / 51.6085°N 0.65442°E / 51.6085; 0.65442

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