Local Conservation Nature Site
Market of Muir LCNS
Local Conservation Nature Site
Biodiversity site: Market of Muir
Site Description
Market of Muir is situated to the west of Westmuir and about 2km west of Kirriemuir in a predominantly agricultural area of lowland Angus. Extending to 31.6ha, the site is divided into three parts by two roads with the majority falling north of the A926 which is further divided by a minor road.
The principal habitat is semi-natural broadleaved woodland which is considered locally rare and a UK Priority Habitat. Most of the site is dominated by birch woodland, some of which has been felled and replaced by Sitka spruce. Birch scrub separates the woodland from open areas containing remnants of wet and dry heath, and acid grassland communities.
To the east of the site is an area of wet birch woodland and wet heath which is managed as Westmuir Community Woodland. This part of the site contains a formal path network.
Site Boundary
Grid Reference
NO362525
Total Area
31.6 ha
Elevation
100 - 160m
Habitats Present
- Semi-natural broadleaved woodland
- Broadleaved & Coniferous plantation
- Continuous & Scattered scrub
- Marshy grassland & Acid grassland mosaic
- Dry & Wet dwarf shrub heath
- Open running water
Species of Interest
A range of vascular plants, including locally rare varieties and Ancient Woodland Indicators:
- Lysimachia europaea (Chickweed wintergreen)
- Pyrola minor (Common wintergreen)
