zoom_in Click to enlarge

Matley Heath

▲ ▼

Heath UK Open Hampshire Heathland New Forest

description Matley Heath Overview

Matley Heath is an area of heathland and wetland habitat in Hampshire, England, within the New Forest. It forms part of the New Forest Site of Special Scientific Interest, a protected landscape containing heath, bog, grassland, woodland, and other habitats. The area is primarily relevant to walkers, naturalists, and conservation work focused on the distinctive ecosystems of the New Forest.

help Matley Heath FAQ

Where is Matley Heath?

Matley Heath is in Hampshire, England, within the New Forest. It is part of a landscape that includes heathland, wetland, woodland, and bog habitats.

Is Matley Heath protected?

Yes. It forms part of the New Forest Site of Special Scientific Interest, a designation for important wildlife and geological sites.

What habitats occur around Matley Heath?

The area includes dry heath, wet heath, mire, woodland, and acid grassland. Survey descriptions also record heather, Sphagnum mire, gorse, and grazed open ground.

What wildlife habitat is Matley Heath known for?

Its mixture of heathland, bog, woodland, and wetland supports specialist plants and animals of the New Forest. The wider New Forest is protected through designations including SSSI, SAC, SPA, and Ramsar status.

swap_horiz

Looking for Matley Heath alternatives? Compare top competitors ranked & scored

arrow_forward