Langold Lake Management Plan - Bassetlaw District Council

2.1.5 Fragility
Langold Country Park
The site is, unfortunately, vulnerable to a range of unauthorised and damaging
human activities, such as unauthorised vehicular access (motorcycles and quad
bikes), vandalism, fly tipping, and litter.
2.1.6 Typicalness
Dyscarr Wood is a good example of an ash-wych elm wood, and although
much wych elm has been killed by Dutch elm disease, there are some healthy
specimens remaining.
2.1.7 Recorded history
Sanderson’s Map ‘Twenty Miles around Mansfield 1835’ shows the lakes and
surrounding woodland.
2.1.8 Position in an ecological/geographical unit
Langold Lake Country Park is fortunate in being located close to a range of
other areas of wildlife interest. Dyscarr Wood SSSI extends northwards from
the Country Park, with part of it a Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust reserve.
Firbeck Pit Top is a large open area to the south of the site. There still remains,
therefore, the possibility of species moving between sites in this region, thus
increasing the chances of retaining biodiversity at each location.
2.1.9 Potential value
The site is an important area for wildlife in Bassetlaw District and
Nottinghamshire, and is an ideal candidate for a Local Nature Reserve. It is
already recognised as of national importance, with part of the site designated
as a Site of Special Scientific Interest, and of county importance, with its
designation as a Site of Importance for Nature Conservation.
2.1.10 Intrinsic appeal
The site has great intrinsic appeal as a valuable wildlife resource and also as a
recreational facility for local people.
The lakes are an interesting feature and the site has a variety of habitats and
wildlife.
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