Melampyrum species are used as food plants by the larvae of some Lepidoptera species, including the Mouse Moth (Amphipyra tragopoginis).
Its flora is typical of ancient woodland and Common Bluebell and Wood Anemone are two of the more common species to be found in the wood; Greater Butterfly-orchid, Violet Helleborine and Crested Cow-wheat are amongst rarer plants found.