Wetland areas

Close to the northernmost point of Scholes Coppice are two wetland areas fed by the seasonal streams flowing along the eastern and northern edges of the site. The areas are possibly the result of subsidence when adjacent land was mined. These wetland areas add significantly to the range of species found at the site.

The northernmost of the two areas has standing water following wet periods in the winter, as well as after heavy rain in the summer. It is fringed by young Ash, Sycamore and mature Beech and small numbers of Grey Willow are also present. Creeping Buttercup is particularly common on the ground but in summer the area also supports Reed Sweet-grass and Plicate Sweet-grass as well as Great Reedmace. The other (southern) wetland area is also dominated by Creeping Buttercup, along with Great Willowherb, Remote Sedge and Soft Rush.