Lion Wood

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Lion Wood
TypeLocal Nature Reserve
LocationNorwich, Norfolk
OS grid TG 248 087
Area8.9 hectares (22 acres)
Managed byNorwich City Council

Lion Wood is a 8.9-hectare (22-acre) Local Nature Reserve in Norwich in Norfolk. It is owned and managed by Norwich City Council. [1] [2]

Around a third of this wood is believed to be ancient. The dominant trees are oak and sycamore, and there is a variety of woodland birds such as blackcaps and green and greater spotted woodpeckers. [1]

The wood is open to the public.

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References

  1. 1 2 "Lion Wood". Local Nature Reserves. Natural England. Retrieved 10 July 2018.
  2. "Map of Lion Wood". Local Nature Reserves. Natural England. Retrieved 10 July 2018.

Coordinates: 52°37′44″N1°19′12″E / 52.629°N 1.320°E / 52.629; 1.320