The Ghyll
The Ghyll
The 20 ha (50 acre) Ghyll site is an important piece of woodland that encompasses a steep-sided wooded valley carved out by a stream flowing from the north at Silver Jubilee recreation ground (Green Lane), down to Jarvis Brook recreation ground (Burdett Road) in the south.
The Ghyll
The 20 ha (50 acre) Ghyll is an important piece of woodland that encompasses a steep-sided wooded valley carved out by a stream flowing from the north at Silver Jubilee recreation ground (Green Lane), down to Jarvis Brook recreation ground (Burdett Road) in the south.
Ghyll woodlands are important to biodiversity in Sussex because the steep-sided valleys create an almost unique microclimate with high humidity and a low frost incidence. Rare flora including ferns, mosses and liverworts can be found in these conditions.
The site has been largely unmanaged up until 2009 when a Ranger began work on the Invasive Japanese Knotweed and litter problems.
What’s happening next?
In 2010 an ecological survey is being conducted and a 5 year management plan will be produced so that the site will see improvements for both visitors and the resident wildlife in the future.
An Introductory site visit was held in August 2010 where the public were invited to give their views on the project.
A public group called “Crowborough Conservation” supports the group by helping publicise the site, raising funds and doing volunteer conservation work.
For information please contact: Emma Newman, Ranger Tel. (01892) 652907 emma@crowboroughtowncouncil.gov.uk