Fakenham Wood and Sapiston Great Grove

Fakenham Wood and Sapiston Great Grove
Site of Special Scientific Interest
Fakenham Wood
Area of Search Suffolk
Grid reference TL 928 773 [1]
Interest Biological
Area 200.7 hectares[1]
Notification 1986[1]
Location map Magic Map

Fakenham Wood and Sapiston Great Grove is a 200.7 hectare biological Site of Special Scientific Interest north of Sapiston in Suffolk.[1][2]

These two coppice with standards woods comprise one of the largest areas of ancient ancient woodland in the county. The ground flora is dominated by bracken and bramble, but there are also rides which provide habitats for butterflies, including the largest colony of white admirals in Suffolk.[3]

The woods are private property with no public access.

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Designated Sites View: Fakenham Wood and Sapiston Great Grove". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 24 May 2017.
  2. ↑ "Map of Fakenham Wood and Sapiston Great Grove". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 24 May 2017.
  3. ↑ "Fakenham Wood and Sapiston Great Grove citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 24 May 2017.

Coordinates: 52°22′N 0°50′E / 52.36°N 0.83°E / 52.36; 0.83

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