High Wood, Dunmow

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]

High Wood, Dunmow
Site of Special Scientific Interest
The ruined gatehouse to High Wood
LocationEssex
Grid referenceTL 603220
InterestBiological
Area41.5 hectares
Notification1986
Location mapMagic Map

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. "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.

51.873°N 0.327°E / 51.873; 0.327

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