Staines Moor is the largest area of alluvial meadow in Surrey and was designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest in 1984. Several rare plants are found on the moor such as brown sedge, small water pepper and upright chickweed. The area also provides a habitat for invertebrates including bees, butterflies and moths. Some 217 species of mollusc and 190 species of bird have also been recorded.
Staines Moor is the largest area of alluvial meadow in Surrey and was designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest in 1984 Several rare plants are found on the moor such as brown sedge small water pepper and upright chickweed The area also provides a habitat for invertebrates including bees butterflies and moths Some 217 species of mollusc and 190 species of bird have also been recorded