The Flora of Derbyshire - Checklist, Maps and Sample Accounts

THIS IS A DRAFT

The species account below is an early version, drafted around 2003. It has been provided here to aid understanding, but please be aware it may not fully tally with the up-to-date map and statistics shown below.

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Dates
First year: 1789
Latest year: 2007

County Status
Established

Family
Fagaceae

Total records held
2432

Grid Square Count

1987-2007	Ever
Monads: 994	1079
Tetrads: 540	565
Hectads: 40	40

Conservation Status

Account last edited
Sep 18 2003

Explanation of terms

Species Details

Beech is a common established large tree of woods and parklands. It is also commonly planted in woods hedges gardens and shelterbelts, particularly at higher altitudes, for timber amenity and protection. It is recorded throughout our area except for the highest northern moors and some lowland areas of intensive farming. It has been considered by some as perhaps formerly native (Clapham 1969) but is generally now thought to be native only to southern England. Locally its leaves are frequently used in well dressings.