Runfold Wood

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Runfold Wood
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Runfold Wood
TypeNature reserve
LocationFarnham, Surrey
OS grid SU 869 468
Area12 hectares (30 acres)
Managed bySurrey Wildlife Trust

Runfold Wood is a 12-hectare (30-acre) nature reserve east of Farnham in Surrey. It is managed by the Surrey Wildlife Trust. [1]

This former beech plantation was badly damaged by the major storms of 1987 and 1990. It is now regenerating naturally as a mixed woodland. It has rare invertebrates, lichens and fungi together with birds such as blackcaps and nuthatches. [1]

There is access from Crooksbury Road or Compton Way in Runfold. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 "Runfold Wood". Surrey Wildlife Trust. Retrieved 5 December 2018.

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