Rede Wood

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Rede Wood
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Rede Wood
TypeLocal Nature Reserve
LocationClaydon, Suffolk
OS grid TM 153 506
Area7.5 hectares
Managed byPrivate owner

Rede Wood is a 7.5 hectare Local Nature Reserve east of Claydon in Suffolk, England. It was formerly owned by Suffolk County Council, which sold it to a private owner in 2012. [1] [2] It is managed under an agreement between the owner and the council.

This semi-natural wood on boulder clay is mainly pedunculate oak and ash, with a coppiced understorey mainly of hazel. The flora includes 38 species indicative of ancient woodland. [1]

There is access by footpaths from Claydon and Henley.

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References

  1. 1 2 "Rede Wood". Local Nature Reserves. Natural England. 27 March 2013. Retrieved 1 August 2017.
  2. "Map of Rede Wood". Local Nature Reserves. Natural England. Retrieved 1 August 2017.

Coordinates: 52°06′43″N1°08′35″E / 52.112°N 1.143°E / 52.112; 1.143