Wildlife at Broxa

North Yorkshire
England
Burniston is the nearest town or village.
A STAND OF LARCH IN REASTY BANKAn established wood mainly of pine and other conifers but with steep gills containing semi-natural woodland. The forest is extensively used for woodland research and there are areas containing unusual tree species. Areas of open heath are maintained and the forest is one of a number in the area noted for its summer population of nightjars, a nocturnal bird from Africa

Mammals: Roe deer are plentiful but rarely seen. Look out for the remains of pine and spruce cones on tree stumps, the dining tables of grey squirrels. We have information about Roe deer

Birds: A wide range of woodland birds can be seen in the area, crossbills and siskins in colder months and migrants such as nightjar, chiff chaff and willow warbler in the summer. We have information about Nightjar

Insects and reptiles: Adders have been recorded in Broxa Forest in the past but it is some time since one has been seen. Please let us know if you see one. We have information about Adder

Habitats: On the plateau the main habitat is upland heath and conifer forest. On the surronding scarp slopes and especially at Barns Cliff there are many broadleaves and some areas of native woodland. We have information about Upland oakwood

How to get there:
By road. Follow the signs from the A171 in Burniston marked 'Forest Drive'. This leads out of Burniston to the very top of the plateau. At the 'T' junction at the hill top turn right. Continue along this road, signed 'Harwood Dale', for a little over a mile to reach the forest.

Enter through:
Reasty Bank
Turkey Carpet

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Contact:
Brian Walker
Environment Officer
01751 472771
e-mail: nym@forestry.gsi.gov.uk

What's of interest

Much of Broxa Forest especially on the steep scarp slopes and in the smaller valleys or gills is a planted ancient woodland site and is undergoing a gradual process of restoration to native tree cover. If you are interested in this aspect of our work click on the link to 'Native Woods'.

Did you know

We have had reports of pine marten from this area. Check out the link below to PINE MARTEN

What else is here

In Broxa there is also
recreation

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