Oak Avenue Local Nature Reserve
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Oak Avenue is a 1.85 hectare Local Nature Reserve and Grade II Site of Borough Importance for Nature Conservation in Hampton in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames. It is owned and managed by Richmond upon Thames Borough Council.[1][2][3]
This site previously had greenhouses for local nursery gardens and was re-landscaped by local groups and volunteers.[4] Its habitats include a wildflower meadow, hedges and a pond. Some of the plants are unusual, such as Greek dock and cotton thistle, and there are invertebrates including butterflies.[3]
There is access from Forge Lane and Oak Avenue.[4]
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References
[edit]- ^ "Oak Avenue Hampton". Local Nature Reserves. Natural England. 6 March 2013. Retrieved 6 May 2014.
- ^ "Map of Oak Avenue Hampton". Local Nature Reserves. Natural England. Retrieved 6 May 2014.
- ^ a b "Oak Avenue Local Nature Reserve". Greenspace Information for Greater London. 2013. Archived from the original on 22 October 2013. Retrieved 6 May 2014.
- ^ a b "Oak Avenue Local Nature Reserve". London Borough of Richmond upon Thames. Retrieved 6 May 2014.