Ebernoe Common
Varied ancient wood pasture with ponds, streams, meadows and reclaimed arable land under conversion back to woodland
Ebernoe Common is dominated by old wood pasture where Commoners would have turned out their cattle or pigs to graze and browse on young trees and scrub, Beech mast and acorns, or on the grassy meadows in glades and clearings. Grazing stopped by the middle of the 20th century and the wood pasture became more and more overgrown. When Sussex Wildlife Trust bought the reserve in 1980, great effort went into opening up glades and rides, and restoring grazing to the reserve.
Ebernoe Common Nature Reserve is free to visit, but we are only able to care for Ebernoe Common with the support we receive from our members. Please consider becoming a member today.
Nightingale singing at Ebernoe Common
- Postcode:
- GU28 9LD
- Grid ref:
- SU975278
- Reserve size:
- 157 hectares
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News
Meet the staff: Ryan Allison
06 November 2024
Meet Site Manager- West, Ryan Allison and find out more about his work, life and conservation grazing horses!
Fungi of Ebernoe
06 October 2024
These incredible organisms sprout at Ebernoe’s every turn; head out this autumn to spot them.
Forest Copse Appeal: one year on
04 October 2024
A year on from our successful Forest Copse Appeal, Site Manager Ryan Allison, shares the work that has taken place to improve the fields for wildlife
The Turtle Dove
05 May 2024
Hear the sweet song of summer. The Turtle Dove, a charming migratory bird, found in Sussex each summer. This delicate dove is a symbol of love and devotion, celebrated in literature and song. Find out how to spot this elusive bird and help protect its vital habitat.