Welcome to Uttlesford Wildlife
This website provides information about the wildlife that can be found in the rural countryside of Uttlesford in north-west Essex. Although, in common with the rest of the country, this area has suffered from the impacts of development and intensive farming, there are still many places where rare species and attractive habitats can be found.
The picture in our logo is Crested Cow-wheat, and Uttlesford is now one of the last parts of the UK where this species can be found. Ancient woodland with Oxlip, and chalk grassland roadside verges are specialities of the area. There are also marsh sites in our river valleys, and traditional orchards, both offering opportunites to see orchids.
Use the link buttons to see a list of Places to Visit and Special Verges to see, with suggestions for how you can help to conserve the wildlife of this special area on our Things to Do page. Use the Walks and Rides to get out into the best of our countryside.
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