Information Board on Gerrards Cross Common

Image: © David Hillas Taken: 16 Feb 2023

This information board, which has been erected by Gerrards Cross Parish Council, is situated on the north side of the wood by West Common. It has the following words and images from left to right: Gerrards Cross Common Gerrards Cross Common is managed by Gerrards Cross Parish Council for the enjoyment of local residents and visitors. It comprises native woodland, managed grassland and three ponds. Both New Pond and Latchmore Pond contain the endangered Starfruit (Damasonium alisma). A ten year Woodland Management Plan has been approved by the Forestry Commission with the aim of improving the structure and ecological diversity of the Common. Images Grey Heron (Ardea cinerea) Starfruit (Damasonium alisma) Painted lady (Vanessa cardui) Feel free to explore the woodland on foot. Enjoy your time here and look out for ... Starfruit, Downy Emerald Dragonfly, Heron, Muntjac Deer, Oak Trees, Painted Lady Butterfly, Red Kite. Management of the Common will include: ■ The removal of most of the holly to allow more light to the woodland floor and the establishment of a more diverse woodland flora. ■ Thinning of existing trees to enable better specimens to develop and allow more light through the canopy. ■ Creation of open areas to increase habitat diversity. ■ Management of woodland edges. ■ Management of potential 'Veteran' trees (older trees with biological, cultural or aesthetic significance). ■ Grassland management to encourage wild flowers. ■ Pond management to protect existing rare species. ■ Monitoring of ecological diversity. Gerrards Cross Common contains a variety of tree species. The dominant tree of the upper canopy is Oak with an approximate age of 70 years. Other species include Beech, Rowan, Whitebeam, Cherry, Birch, Yew, Holly, Hazel and Ash. Images English oak (Quercus robur) Downy emerald dragonfly (Cordulia aenea) Red Kite (Milvus milvus) Muntjac deer (Muntiacus reevesi) For further information, contact the Parish Clerk 01753 888018 or "[email protected]".

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