Edge Common () is a biological Site of Special Scientific Interest in Gloucestershire, notified in 1974. Stroud District Local Plan, adopted November 2005, Appendix 6 ‘Sites of Nature Conservation Interest’
The Common is in the Cotswold Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Flora The site is unimproved Jurassic limestone grassland. This is the type of grassland which was prevalent in the Cotswolds, and the site represents a good example. The grasses include Tor Grass, Upright Brome and there are typical calcareous herbs present. There is an area of Beech woodland, and Birch scrub, with scattered disused quarries.
Invertebrates It is a noted site for butterflies, particularly the Cotswold blues and the Duke of Burgundy. Grazing regimes are being managed to support this.
References
SSSI Source
External links Natural England (SSSI information)