Redwell Wood
Site of Special Scientific Interest | |
Fallen tree in Redwell Wood | |
Location | Hertfordshire |
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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
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References
- ^ a b "Redwell Wood citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 16 January 2015.
- ^ "Map of Redwell Wood". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 16 January 2015.
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51°42′29″N 0°14′45″W / 51.7081°N 0.2459°W / 51.7081; -0.2459