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Daldowie Woodland

 

Daldowie Woodland is located north of the River Clyde, south of the M74 and adjacent to Daldowie sewage works.

Status  - City-wide SINC

Grid Reference NS 673621                       



Description

This is an ancient woodland covering some 2 ha. It comprises a canopy of various mature broad-leaved trees, with understorey shrubs and a diverse ground flora. There is a ditch to the south.

Habitat types

  • Woodland
    Although the mature broad-leaved trees, mainly Sycamore with Beech, Horse Chestnut, Lime, Oak and Birch, form a dense cover, there is some regeneration giving a scrub layer. The understorey also contains Rowan, Elder, Holly and Hawthorn. A fairly good ground cover has developed despite the heavy shade and dense leaf litter produced by the trees. The most common species are various ferns, Ivy, Bramble, Raspberry and Bluebell.


Animal Life

 

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Great Tit (Parus major) is the largest of the British tits. It is fairly common in Glasgow. It feeds on a variety of insects but can also be attracted to garden nut and seed feeders, particularly in winter.
Grey Squirrel (Sciurus carolinensis) was introduced from North America. Although suited to a life in broad-leaved woods, it is also at home in the urban parks of Glasgow. It does not hibernate in winter, surviving by finding, by scent, acorns and other nuts which it has hidden in autumn.



Plant Life

 

 

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Bluebells (Hyacinthoides non-scriptus) often grow densely in deciduous woods producing beautiful carpets of deep-blue flowers.

 

Ivy (Hedera helix) is an evergreen woody climber which can ascend to 30m or can form a carpet on the woodland floor. The flowers are inconspicuous with five tiny yellow-green petals, and later produce dark berries.

 

Wood Sorrel (Oxalis acetosella) is common in shady oak and Beech woods where the delicate white flowers are often overlooked.