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This County Wildlife Site is a small remnant of a much more extensive area of chalk grassland which was once part of Blood Hill SSSI, now de-notified following use of the area for landfill.
The site which is partially enclosed by dense scrub supports an area of unimproved species rich grassland (BAP habitat) which reflects the chalky substrate beneath. Typical plants include fairy flax, pyramidal orchid, southern marsh orchid and wild parsnip.
The site is noted for a large population of Roman snail, one of only a few sites in Suffolk where this species has been recorded. The snail has some protection under the Wildlife and Countryside Act.
White letter hairstreak butterfly has also been recorded on the elm around the perimeter of the site.