Copythorne Common

Copythorne Common
Type	Nature reserve
Location	Southampton, Hampshire
OS grid	SU 309 154
Area	17 hectares (42 acres)
Managed by	Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust

Copythorne Common is a 17-hectare (42-acre) nature reserve west of Southampton in Hampshire. It is managed by the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust.^[1] It is part of the New Forest, which is a Special Area of Conservation^[2] and a Site of Special Scientific Interest.^[3]

The common has grassland, woods and dry heath. Birds include long-tailed tits and woodlarks, while there are reptiles such as slow worms, adders and common lizards.^[1]

References

1. "Copythorne Common". Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust. Archived from the original on 17 January 2024. Retrieved 29 May 2020.
2. "Designated Sites View: New Forest". Special Areas of Conservation. Natural England. Retrieved 24 April 2020.
3. "Designated Sites View: The New Forest". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 29 April 2020.

50.937°N 1.562°W / 50.937; -1.562