High Wood, Dunmow

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High Wood, Dunmow
Site of Special Scientific Interest
Old gatehouse at High Wood, Gt. Dunmow, Essex - geograph.org.uk - 241537.jpg
The ruined gatehouse to High Wood
Location Essex
Grid reference TL 603220
InterestBiological
Area41.5 hectares
Notification 1986
Location map Magic Map

High Wood, Dunmow is a 41.5-hectare (103-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest in Great Dunmow in Essex. The local planning authority is Uttlesford District Council. [1] [2]

The site on boulder clay and loess has areas of wet ash and maple woodland, and others of pedunculate oak and hornbeam. Some areas are ancient woodland. There is a diverse layer of ground flora, such as dog's mercury and primrose, while damp woodland rides provide additional habitat for birds and invertebrates. [1]

The site is private land with no public access.

References

  1. 1 2 "High Wood, Dunmow citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Archived from the original (PDF) on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 2 August 2016.
  2. "Map of High Wood, Dunmow". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 2 August 2016.

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