Newell Wood

Newell Wood is a 33.3 hectare biological Site of Special Scientific Interest east of Pickworth in Rutland,[1][2] adjacent to Lincolnshire Gate.

This article is about the Site of Special Scientific Interest in Rutland. For the former Pennsylvania State Senator, see T. Newell Wood.
Newell Wood
Site of Special Scientific Interest
Area of SearchRutland
Grid referenceTF 003 144[1]
InterestBiological
Area33.3 hectares[1]
Notification1983[1]
Location mapMagic Map

This acid semi-natural woodland is mainly on glacial sands and gravels, but some areas are on clays and siltstones. It is dominated by oak and birch, and ground flora includes bracken, wood sorrel and early purple orchid.[3]

The site is private land with no public access.

References
  1. "Designated Sites View: Newell Wood". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 4 September 2017.
  2. "Map of Newell Wood". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 4 September 2017.
  3. "Newell Wood citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 4 September 2017.

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