Dundonald Wood
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Condition (NatureScot)
| Unit | Feature | Condition | Area (ha) | Assessed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| F1 | Beetle assemblage | Favourable | — | 2011-02-14 |
| F2 | Upland mixed ash woodland | Part Destroyed | — | 2024-08-14 |
Geology & landscape
Rock Type: Glacial Till
Landscape processes: Glacial
Description
DUNDONALD WOOD Dundonald Wood, lying to the immediate south-west of Dundonald, is one of the most extensive areas of deciduous woodland in South Ayrshire and supports a diverse assemblage of beetles including a number of Nationally Scare species. The woodland is dominated by elm, ash and oak, although there are also significant numbers of non-native beech and sycamore. The woodland structure is well developed and there is a range of dry to damp boulder clay soils with their associated plant communities. Conifer plantations occupy the southern and north-eastern parts of the site. The site supports a variety of uncommon invertebrates, mostly associated with dead and/or decaying wood or associated habitats such as fungi or sap runs. Among these are a number of Nationally Scarce beetles including the fungus beetle Colon latum; the bark beetle Rhizophagus nitidulus; the shining fungus beetle Scaphisoma boleti and the rove beetle Xylostiba monilicornis.
Species mentioned
Show the 1 species mentioned in the description, with red-list status| English name search for this in other sites |
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IUCN / Red List | Type | Family |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| no common name | Scaphisoma boleti | LC | beetle rove | staphylinidae |