Lower Wood, Ashwellthorpe

Lower Wood, Ashwellthorpe is a 37.9-hectare (94-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest south-east of Wymondham in Norfolk.[1][2] It is managed by the Norfolk Wildlife Trust.[3]

Lower Wood, Ashwellthorpe
Site of Special Scientific Interest
Area of SearchNorfolk
Grid referenceTM 139 980[1]
InterestBiological
Area37.9 hectares (94 acres)[1]
Notification1983[1]
Location mapMagic Map

This ancient wood on chalky boulder clay has a diverse ground flora with uncommon species such as wood spurge, early-purple orchid, common twayblade, ramsons, water avens and woodruff.[4]

The wood is open to the public.

References
  1. "Designated Sites View: Lower Wood, Ashwellthorpe". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 12 June 2018.
  2. "Map of Lower Wood, Ashwellthorpe". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 12 June 2018.
  3. "Lower Wood, Ashwellthorpe". Norfolk Wildlife Trust. Retrieved 21 May 2018.
  4. "Lower Wood, Ashwellthorpe citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 12 June 2018.

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