The Common

The Common is about 23 acres in size, and has been maintained for many years as a wild habitat. The Conservation Volunteers have managed the Common over the last 18 -19 years, together with North Tuddenham Parish Council, and Norfolk County Council. The ‘Common Management Committee’ has been formed recently and includes representatives from the local community, the Conservation Volunteers, the Parish Council and Norfolk County Council.

Trees on the site include Oak, Silver Birch, Wild Cherry, Hornbeam, Field Maple, and Holly. There are also many footpaths, and there is a notice board at the entrance giving information about the Common.

The butterflies are an important feature of the Common, 24  species having been recorded there,  including less   common varieties.There is   also a large & varied moth population.

The pond, which is fed solely by rainwater, is an important feature,

seventeen species of dragonfly having been recorded there.