South-facing, low elevation slopes are often characterised by grassland communities.

Improved grassland communities (a small section at the Sandylands end).

The site contains a variety of vegetation types including woodland, scrub, and several grassland communities.

A diversity of soil types, slope, aspect and past and present land-use has given rise to various grassland communities.

In total, 13 mesotrophic grassland communities have been identified.

In total, 14 calcicolous grassland communities have been identified.

All but two of the calcicolous grassland communities fall into two broad groups:

It supports a rich and diverse calcareous grassland community with associated mixed woodland and scrub.

These threats hinder the ecological importance of grassland communities.

The chiefly grassland community continues to hold a considerable number of plants, mammals, birds and arthropods.