PROJECT
Shandon Woodland Botany Survey
Discover the Plants of Shandon Woodland
Shandon Woodland is rich in plant life, from ancient woodland specialists to familiar hedgerow species and unexpected botanical surprises. In partnership with the Botanical Society of Britain and Ireland, a detailed botanical survey of the woodland was carried out in late July 2025. To make the results easy to explore and useful for the community, the survey findings have been turned into a simple, interactive app.
The app is completely free and requires no sign-up or download. Just follow the link and you’ll be taken straight to the app either on your laptop or mobile phone.
Plants are organised into clear categories: trees, shrubs, flowering plants, ferns, rushes, sedges and grasses. Selecting a species opens up further information, including:
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its history in the UK
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typical habitat
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whether it has known edible or medicinal uses
Highlights from the 2025 Botany Survey
Overall, the results show that Shandon Woodland is native in character, while also reflecting a long history of interaction between people and nature. The variety of plants supports a wide range of habitats for insects, birds, and mammals, contributing to the woodland’s rich biodiversity.
231
plant species recorded across the woodland
40
ancient or long-continuity woodland indicator species, suggesting long ecological continuity
77%
native species, meaning they arrived naturally after the last Ice Age (around 10,000 years ago)
37
species that are invasive or behave invasively
23%
archaeophytes or neophytes, introduced after 1500, either deliberately or accidentally
89
species with known historic edible or medicinal uses
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