High Wood, Dunmow

High Wood, Dunmow
Site of Special Scientific Interest

The ruined gatehouse to High Wood
Area of Search Essex
Grid reference TL 603220
Interest Biological
Area 41.5 hectares
Notification 1986
Location map Magic Map

High Wood, Dunmow is a 41.5 hectare biological Site of Special Scientific Interest in Great Dunmow in Essex. The local planning authority is Uttlesford District Council.[1][2]

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. 1 2 "High Wood, Dunmow citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 2 August 2016.
  2. "Map of High Wood, Dunmow". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 2 August 2016.

Coordinates: 51°52′23″N 0°19′37″E / 51.873°N 0.327°E / 51.873; 0.327

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