Roding Valley Meadows

Roding Valley Meadows is an 18.9-hectare (47-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest in Buckhurst Hill in Essex.

[1][2] It is part of a 65.2 hectare Local Nature Reserve with the same name, which is owned by Epping Forest District Council and Grange Farm Trust, and managed by the Essex Wildlife Trust.

They have a rich variety of plant species, including the largest beds in Essex of the rare brown sedge.

The flood meadows have a number of uncommon species, including carex panicea and marsh-marigold.

Management is by hay cutting and grazing by traditional breeds of cattle.