Fox Wood

Fox Wood is a 2.25 hectare Local Nature Reserve and Site of Borough Importance for Nature Conservation, Grade 1, in Ealing in the London Borough of Ealing. It is owned and managed by Ealing Council.[1][2][3][4]

The site was part of Fox Reservoir, which was opened in 1888 and drained in 1943 to prevent it being used as a navigational aid for German bombers in World War II. The area was acquired by the Municipal Borough of Ealing in 1949 for public open space.[5] Part of it is ancient woodland, and other areas are on the sloping area of the drained reservoir. It has a variety of plant species, including wood anemones, wood avens and garlic mustard.[1][3]

There is access from Hillcrest Road, Fox Lane and Sandall Road.

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References

  1. ^ a b "Fox Wood". Local Nature Reserves. Natural England. 4 March 2013. Retrieved 18 May 2014.
  2. ^ "Map of Fox Wood". Local Nature Reserves. Natural England. Retrieved 18 May 2014.
  3. ^ a b "Fox Wood and Hanger Hill Park". Greenspace Information for Greater London. 2013. Retrieved 18 May 2014.
  4. ^ "iGiGL data portal (map)". Greenspace Information for Greater London. Archived from the original on 14 January 2014. Retrieved 18 May 2014.
  5. ^ "Hanger Hill Park, including Fox Wood". London Parks and Gardens Trust. Archived from the original on 19 October 2013. Retrieved 18 May 2014.

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