Ernesettle Complex is located in the north west of Plymouth adjacent to the River Tamar with dramatic views. The 32.9 hectares site is privately owned and managed and isn't accessible to the public. A variety of habitats are present including grassland, scattered trees, standing/running water, woodland and marsh.
The site is designated as a County Wildlife Site because of the presence of several notable plant species including: Grey club-rush, Broad-leaved everlasting pea, Autumn lady's-tresses, Grass vetchling, Twiggy mullein
Invertebrate interest include the nationally notable long-winged coneheads and great-green bush-crickets (a Devon Biodiversity Action Plan species). Some areas of the site are listed in the Ancient Woodland Inventory and eight ancient woodland indicator species have been recorded.
https://www.plymouth.gov.uk/parksnatureandgreenspace/countywildlifesites/ernesettlecomplexcws
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County Wildlife Sites (CWS) are areas of land that are rich in wildlife such as a tract of heath, a meadow, a copse or a village pond. In general, at least five Devon notable plant species are required for the creation of a CWS but other criteria such as wintering bird interest may be used. For more detailed information on CWS contact Devon Biodiversity Records Centre. Some of our CWS are private with no access, please refer to individual site descriptions for access details.
https://www.plymouth.gov.uk/parksnatureandgreenspace/countywildlifesites
