More information on Local nature reserves can be found here
Roding Valley Meadows Local Nature Reserve One of the most important sites in Essex for nature conservation. The reserve is one of the last remaining, traditionally managed floodplains. Although a grassland reserve there are many old hedgerows containing old trees.
Roughtalleys Wood Local Nature Reserve, North Weald This nature reserve has areas of both ancient
and secondary woodland. There are many old trees especially hornbeam coppice stools. An accessible pathway runs around the wood.
Linders Field Local Nature Reserve This reserve has a wonderful area of ancient woodland, grassland and small ponds. It is a haven for wildlife and with unrestricted public access.
