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This County Wildlife Site is located north west of the village of Little Blakenham. Enclosed by dense hedges, Valley Lodge Meadow is south facing and is situated on a gentle slope. A large proportion of the northern half of the meadow was a at one time colonised by patches of hawthorn scrub. Recent removal of this scrub has enabled a species rich flora to develop on the chalky soils of the site. A wide range of chalkland plants can be seen here including yellow-wort, centaury and salad burnet. Pyramidal orchids are a notable feature of the site and frequently occur on the steeper parts of the slope. The species diversity of the meadow is maintained by careful management regime which involves grazing by goats and horses. Chalk grassland is a scarce habitat in Suffolk and therefore Valley Lodge Meadow is a valuable addition to the Register of County Wildlife Sites in Suffolk.
RNR Number Area 0 1.24
VALLEY LODGE MEADOW LITTLE BLAKENHAM Mid Suffolk TM103494