Plants: Introduction
With ancient woodland, reedbed, fen, unimproved meadows and sandstone cliffs it's no surprise that a large number of wild plants have been recorded from Hastings. The group of plants that Hastings is most well known for are the primitive bryophytes (mosses and liverworts).
The gill woodlands around Hastings are home to some very rare species so the management of our woodlands is important for the conservation of these rare plants. The most important sites are Covehurst Wood and Fairlight Glen where the liverworts fragrant crestwort (Lophocolea fragrans) and dumortier's liverwort (Dumortiera hirsuta) can be found and which do not occur anywhere else in south-east England.
If you are interested in finding out more about the plants of Hastings you can join the Hastings Botany Group. Please contact the Nature Reserve Officer.
Left: Liverwort
Wildlife
