Muttersmoor
Mutter's Moor (also referred to as Muttersmoor) is a significant natural area in the Sid Valley, recognised for its lowland heath habitat and diverse wildlife. It is a County Wildlife Site covering 54 hectares. Here's a detailed overview of Mutter's Moor: Location and Geology Mutter's Moor is located above the Sid Valley, on a hilltop plateau. It is described as a relatively small block of heathland compared to the core Pebblebed Heaths. Geologically, it comprises eastward-dipping Cretaceous Upper Greensand and is capped by Clay-with-flints and Chert. The soil on heathland, including Mutter's Moor, is often sandy, acidic, and has distinct layers due to leaching, forming a 'podsol'. Habitat and History Mutter's Moor supports good quality lowland dry heath. This habitat is considered rarer than rainforest in Britain, with 85% of it having been lost since 1800. Historically, this type of heathland was formed around 2000 BC through woodland clearance and liv...