Stanton Woods

Stanton Woods is a 66.1 hectare biological Site of Special Scientific Interest south of Stanton in Suffolk.[1][2]

Stanton Woods
Site of Special Scientific Interest
Steps in the Grundle
Area of SearchSuffolk
Grid referenceTL 962 719[1]
InterestBiological
Area66.1 hectares[1]
Notification1984[1]
Location mapMagic Map

The site consists of several ancient coppice with standards woods, some of which are on boulder clay and others on drier, acid soil. There are also mown rides and small clearings. The Grundle is a linear wooded gorge.[3]

Some areas are closed to the public, but others have roads and footpaths running through them.

References

  1. "Designated Sites View: Stanton Woods". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 11 June 2017.
  2. "Map of Stanton Woods". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 11 June 2017.
  3. "Stanton Woods citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 11 June 2017.

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