Semi-natural Oak & Birch- dominated woodland

This type of woodland is generally found on steep dry slopes and dry areas of flatter ground. There is a canopy of Oak together with Birch and occasional Rowan. Most areas of this woodland type have a varied structure and an understorey of regenerating Oak, Birch, Rowan and Holly. Occasional planted Beech and Sycamore trees are present and some of the mature Oaks are also likely to have been planted.

Oak and Birch dominated woodlands on acid soils are mainly dominated by Wavy-hair Grass and Creeping Soft-grass, together with occasional Bracken. There is little or no Bluebell. A few woodland plants typical of acidic soils are present, for example Great Woodrush and Hairy Woodrush.

Less acidic areas have a richer ground flora with abundant Bluebell and variable amounts of Bramble, the latter ranging from small patches to dense thickets. Other ancient woodland indicator species such as Wood Sorrel are present but not in great abundance.