Heathland Habitats
Heaths are open landscapes characterized by dwarf shrubs such as heathers and gorse. They are divided into two main types; upland and lowland heaths. Upland heath (moorland) is defined as being above 300m in altitude. Lowland Heath is defined as being below 300m in altitude.
Heathland habitats are under threat world wide.
In 50 years 75% of Lowland Heath has disappeared in the U.K.
Britain has a significant proportion of the world's lowland heaths.
East Devon which is in the South West of Britain has a number of important heaths which each have their own character.
This website features individual heaths as well as their restoration and management.
This site is supported by East Devon District
Council and English Nature
English Nature promotes the conservation of England's wildlife and wildlife features.
Financial help for this project was given by English Nature's grant scheme.
This website is hosted by the Offwell Woodland & Wildlife Trust & managed by Quartz Productions