Lower Wood, Ashwellthorpe
Lower Wood, Ashwellthorpe is a 37.9-hectare (94-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest south-east of Wymondham in Norfolk.[1][2] It is managed by the Norfolk Wildlife Trust.[3]
| Site of Special Scientific Interest | |
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| Area of Search | Norfolk |
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| Grid reference | TM 139 980[1] |
| Interest | Biological |
| Area | 37.9 hectares (94 acres)[1] |
| Notification | 1983[1] |
| Location map | Magic Map |
This ancient wood on chalky boulder clay has a diverse ground flora with uncommon species such as wood spurge, early-purple orchid, common twayblade, ramsons, water avens and woodruff.[4]
The wood is open to the public.
References
- "Designated Sites View: Lower Wood, Ashwellthorpe". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 12 June 2018.
- "Map of Lower Wood, Ashwellthorpe". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 12 June 2018.
- "Lower Wood, Ashwellthorpe". Norfolk Wildlife Trust. Retrieved 21 May 2018.
- "Lower Wood, Ashwellthorpe citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 12 June 2018.
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