A small area of remnant wet heath and acid, oak woodland

A small area of remnant wet heath and acid, oak woodland

Black Plantation comprises 13.8 hectares of woodland dominated by semi-mature birch with a scattering of oak and other native broadleaf trees.

This small reserve is one of the best lowland meadows in the area, featuring grassland which is particularly good for spotting butterflies and a small pond attracting amphibians and damselflies.…

One of the largest examples of mid altitude heathland in County Durham

One of the largest examples of mid altitude heathland in County Durham

A restored former opencast coal mining site featuring two pools, areas of maturing woodland and grassland attracting a variety of bird species.

The second largest coastal Dene in the county, consisting of relatively unspoilt ancient woodland and species rich limestone hay meadows

The second largest coastal Dene in the county, consisting of relatively unspoilt ancient woodland and species rich limestone hay meadows

A small heathland and wet grassland site important for rare butterflies and reptiles