Valonia, a material largely used by tanners, is the pericarp of an acorn obtained in the neighbouring oakwoods, and derives its name from Valona.

Oakwoods and their associated open areas provide a rich and diverse habitat for a variety of invertebrates, including the Pearl-bordered fritillary Boloria euphrosyne.

Wet woodlands, upland oakwoods, and lowland wood pastures and parkland are national priority habitats.

upland oakwoods.

They tend to be more species rich than the upland oakwoods.