Black-a-Tor Copse
Black-a-Tor Copse

Is one of the three ancient high altitude woodlands to be found on Dartmoor, the other two being
Wistman’s Wood and Piles Copse
The Reserve is not managed.
Stunted English oak trees 'Quercus Robur' have grown through large granite boulders or ‘clitter’
to create a woodland which is nationally important for rare lichens and mosses

Ref: 8127

Date: 26/07/2020

Location: SX 566 890

Black-a-Tor Copse

Is one of the three ancient high altitude woodlands to be found on Dartmoor, the other two being
Wistman’s Wood and Piles Copse
The Reserve is not managed.
Stunted English oak trees 'Quercus Robur' have grown through large granite boulders or ‘clitter’
to create a woodland which is nationally important for rare lichens and mosses

Ref: 8127

Date: 26/07/2020

Location: SX 566 890