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Groton Wood

Groton Wood
Site of Special Scientific Interest
LocationSuffolk
Grid referenceTL 977 431[1]
InterestBiological
Area20.2 hectares[1]
Notification1985[1]
Location mapMagic Map

Groton Wood is a 20.2-hectare (50-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest north-east of Groton in Suffolk.[1][2] It is owned and managed by the Suffolk Wildlife Trust.[3]

Fifteen species of butterfly have been recorded in this wood, including brimstones, speckled woods and purple hairstreaks. There are many wild cherry trees, and twenty-two seasonal ponds, which have scarce and protected great crested newts.[3]

There is access from Howe Road.[3]

References

  1. ^ a b c d "Designated Sites View: Groton Wood". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 25 May 2017.
  2. ^ "Map of Groton Wood". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 25 May 2017.
  3. ^ a b c "Groton Wood". Suffolk Wildlife Trust. Retrieved 25 May 2017.
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