Hawkcombe Woods

The western end of Hawkcombe Woods

Hawkcombe Woods is a national nature reserve near Porlock on Exmoor, Somerset, England.[1]

The 101 hectares (250 acres) woodlands are notable for their lichens, heath fritillary butterfly, red wood ant colonies, dead wood invertebrates and ancient pollards.[2]

They are part of the North Exmoor Site of Special Scientific Interest.

References

  1. "Hawkcombe Woods NNR". Natural England. Retrieved 1 February 2010.
  2. "Proposed National Nature Reserves at Hawkcombe and Tarr Steps" (PDF). Exmoor National Park. 2002. Archived from the original (PDF) on 20 November 2008. Retrieved 1 February 2010.

Coordinates: 51°12′06″N 3°35′36″W / 51.20167°N 3.59333°W / 51.20167; -3.59333

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