Groton Wood

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Groton Wood
Site of Special Scientific Interest
GrotonWood May2010.jpg
Location Suffolk
Grid reference TL 977 431 [1]
InterestBiological
Area20.2 hectares [1]
Notification 1985 [1]
Location map Magic Map

Groton Wood is a 20.2-hectare (50-acre) 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]

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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″N0°52′55″E / 52.051°N 0.882°E / 52.051; 0.882