Tiptree Heath Nature Reserve

Tiptree Heath Nature Reserve is a 25 hectare biological Site of Special Scientific Interest south-west of Tiptree in Essex, England.[1][2] It is managed by the Essex Wildlife Trust together with the Friends of Tiptree Heath.[3]

Tiptree Heath
Site of Special Scientific Interest
Area of SearchEssex
Grid referenceTL 882146
InterestBiological
Area25.0 hectares
Notification1984
Location mapMagic Map

This is the largest surviving area of heathland in Essex, and has a number of plants rare in the county. It is dominated by heather and bent grass. There is also an area of secondary woodland with oak, birch and aspen, and a stream with several species of fern on its banks.[1] A small herd of Dexter cattle help to control the growth of invasive scrub.[3]

The site straddles the B1022 Maldon Road.

References
  1. "Tiptree Heath citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 8 August 2016.
  2. "Map of Tiptree Heath". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 8 August 2016.
  3. "Tiptree Heath Nature Reserve". Essex Wildlife Trust. Retrieved 8 August 2016.

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