Copythorne Common
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| Type | Nature reserve |
| Location | Southampton, Hampshire |
| OS grid | SU 309 154 |
| Area | 17 hectares (42 acres) |
| Managed by | Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust |
Copythorne Common is a 17-hectare (42-acre) nature reserve west of Southampton in Hampshire. It is managed by the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust.[1] It is part of the New Forest, which is a Special Area of Conservation[2] and a Site of Special Scientific Interest.[3]
The common has grassland, woods and dry heath. Birds include long-tailed tits and woodlarks, while there are reptiles such as slow worms, adders and common lizards.[1]
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