Redwell Wood

Redwell Wood

Site of Special Scientific Interest
Fallen tree in Redwell Wood
Location	Hertfordshire
Grid reference	TL213025
Interest	Biological
Area	52.8 hectares
Notification	1984
Location map	Magic Map

Redwell Wood is a 52.8-hectare (130-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest near South Mimms in Hertfordshire. The local planning authority is split between Hertsmere Borough Council and Welwyn Hatfield District Council. ^{[1] [2]}

The site has ancient and secondary woodland, heath and scrub. The woodland canopy is dominated by pedunculate oak. Ground flora include bluebells and enchanter’s-nightshade, while heathland species include heather and the rare creeping willow. ^[1]

There is access from Blackhorse Lane.

See also

• List of Sites of Special Scientific Interest in Hertfordshire

References

1. "Redwell Wood citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Archived from the original (PDF) on 24 October 2012. Retrieved 16 January 2015.
2. "Map of Redwell Wood". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 16 January 2015.

51°42′29″N0°14′45″W / 51.7081°N 0.2459°W / 51.7081; -0.2459