On 31 October 2007, ownership of Stoke Common SSSI, which lies in
southern Buckinghamshire between the villages of Stoke Poges and
Fulmer, was transferred to the City of London.
History and habitats
Stoke Common contains the largest remnant of Buckinghamshire’s
once extensive heathland. Created by a combination of poor, acidic
soils and land management (including grazing) that keeps the
vegetation open, it plays an important role in providing habitats
for some very rare plants, animals and insects that are quite
different from those of grassland and woodlands. Heathland is one
of the rarest habitats in Britain.
Visit the Trees and Habitats page for more information.
The common is of great value to local people who prize the open
aspect and wilderness feel to the site and use it for quiet
recreational activities such as walking, bike riding and horse
riding.
The common is now managed by the team at Burnham Beeches, who
have written a new management plan for the site. The Stoke Common
Management plan, which runs for ten years between 2008 and 2018,
has been ratified by Natural England and the City of London.
Download the Management Plan (4mb)
A summary of progress made during year three of the Stoke
Common plan is available below
Download the summary of
progress (1.1mb)
FOSC – Friends of Stoke Common
After an initial a three year partnership with the
British Trust for Convervation Volunteers
(BTCV), the Friends of Stoke Common Group is now well established.
FOSC has its own website
www.friendsofstokecommon.org.uk where
contact details and task lists can be found or contact the Burnham
Beeches Office on 01753 647358 email
burnham.beeches@cityoflondon.gov.uk
Download the Stoke Common Volunteer Events
Sheet (2.5mb)