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Wet Woodland

Wet woodland are dominated by alder, birch or willow.  They are found where the ground is permanently waterlogged, mainly in Dark Peak cloughs and the flushes and slopes of the  South West Peak.  Wet woodlands often occur alongside or within oak/birchwoods. 

Wet woodlands are important for a wide range of species because they offer a combination of different environments.  Birch, alder, willow and elm support large numbers of insects.  They also provide cover for birds, such as the bullfinch and spotted flycatcher, as well as breeding otters.  The waterlogged ground offers an environment for the larvae of numerous insects, including moths, hoverflies and craneflies.  Dead wood provides a place for beetles and fungi.

Currently there are about 250 hectares of wet wood in the Peak District.

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