Mount Wise is located in Devonport, overlooking the Hamoaze with fantastic views over to the Royal William Yard and Mount Edgcumbe. The 2.1 hectares site is owned and managed by us and is accessible to the public.
The site is designated as a County Wildlife Site because of the presence of limestone grassland and records of six Devon notable plant species.
Species include: Round leaved crane's-bill, Autumn ladies tresses, Knotted hedge parsley, Ivy broomrape, Cowslip, Hoary plantain
A part of the site is also designated as a Geological Site of Special Scientific Interest.
https://www.plymouth.gov.uk/parksnatureandgreenspace/countywildlifesites/mountwisecws
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County Wildlife Sites (CWS) are areas of land that are rich in wildlife such as a tract of heath, a meadow, a copse or a village pond. In general, at least five Devon notable plant species are required for the creation of a CWS but other criteria such as wintering bird interest may be used. For more detailed information on CWS contact Devon Biodiversity Records Centre. Some of our CWS are private with no access, please refer to individual site descriptions for access details.
https://www.plymouth.gov.uk/parksnatureandgreenspace/countywildlifesites
