Crowsheath Wood

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Crowsheath Wood
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Crowsheath Wood
TypeNature reserve
LocationDownham, Essex
OS grid TQ 727 964
Area8.1 hectares
Managed byEssex Wildlife Trust

Crowsheath Wood (or Thrift Wood) is an 8.1-hectare (20-acre) nature reserve in Downham, between Billericay and South Woodham Ferrers in Essex. It is managed by the Essex Wildlife Trust. [1]

The wood has many mature oak trees, with coppiced areas mainly of hornbeam, together with other trees such as ash and field maple. There are ponds in the centre of the site where lesser spearwort grows. Flowers include bluebell and wood anemone, and there are birds typical of broadleaved woodland. [1]

There is access from Crowsheath Lane and by a footpath from School Road.

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References

  1. 1 2 "Crowsheath Wood Nature Reserve". Essex Wildlife Trust. Retrieved 12 June 2016.

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