Hay Wood, Whepstead
Hay Wood, Whepstead is a 10.4 hectare biological Site of Special Scientific Interest west of Whepstead in Suffolk.[1][2]
| Site of Special Scientific Interest | |
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| Area of Search | Suffolk |
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| Grid reference | TL 809 578[1] |
| Interest | Biological |
| Area | 10.4 hectares[1] |
| Notification | 1986[1] |
| Location map | Magic Map |
This ancient wood on poorly drained boulder clay has coppice trees of small-leaved lime and field maple with an understorey of hazel. Flora include wood spurge, herb Paris, ramsons and early purple orchid.[3]
The site is private land with no public access.
References
- "Designated Sites View: Hay Wood, Whepstead". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 16 July 2017.
- "Map of Hay Wood, Whepstead". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 16 July 2017.
- "Hay Wood, Whepstead citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 16 July 2017.
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