Groton Wood

Groton Wood
Site of Special Scientific Interest
Area of Search Suffolk
Grid reference TL 977 431 [1]
Interest Biological
Area 20.2 hectares[1]
Notification 1985[1]
Location map Magic Map

Groton Wood is a 20.2 hectare biological Site of Special Scientific Interest north-east of Groton in Suffolk.[1][2] It is owned and managed by the Suffolk Wildlife Trust.[3]

Fifteen species of butterfly have been recorded in this wood, including brimstones, speckled woods and purple hairstreaks. There are many wild cherry trees, and twenty-two seasonal ponds, which have scarce and protected great crested newts. [3]

There is access from Howe Road.[3]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Designated Sites View: Groton Wood". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 25 May 2017.
  2. ↑ "Map of Groton Wood". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 25 May 2017.
  3. 1 2 3 "Groton Wood". Suffolk Wildlife Trust. Retrieved 25 May 2017.

Coordinates: 52°03′04″N 0°52′55″E / 52.051°N 0.882°E / 52.051; 0.882

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