Swanton Novers Woods

Swanton Novers Woods
Site of Special Scientific Interest
Barney Wood
LocationNorfolk
Grid referenceTG 007 316[1]
InterestBiological
Area83.0 hectares (205 acres)[1]
Notification1988[1]
Location mapMagic Map

Swanton Novers Woods is an 83-hectare (210-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest east of Fakenham in Norfolk, England. The site is composed of Swanton Great Wood, Little Wood, Barney Wood and Guybon's Wood.[1][2] It is a Nature Conservation Review site, Grade I.[3] Swanton Great Wood and Little Wood are designated Swanton Novers National Nature Reserve.[4][5]

The ancient woods are almost certainly of primary origin, and they are regarded as one of the most important groups of woods in the country. The trees and ground flora are exceptionally diverse, and they include the nationally rare May lily.[6]

The site is currently closed to the public[7] although the main public footpaths are still accessible.

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References

  1. ^ a b c d "Designated Sites View: Swanton Novers Woods". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 18 June 2018.
  2. ^ "Map of Swanton Novers Woods". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 18 June 2018.
  3. ^ Ratcliffe, Derek, ed. (1977). A Nature Conservation Review. Vol. 2. Cambridge, UK: Cambridge University Press. p. 56. ISBN 0521-21403-3.
  4. ^ "Designated Sites View: Swanton Novers". National Nature Reserves. Natural England. Retrieved 1 June 2018.
  5. ^ "Map of Swanton Novers". National Nature Reserves. Natural England. Retrieved 18 June 2018.
  6. ^ "Swanton Novers Woods citation". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 18 June 2018.
  7. ^ "Natural England, Norfolk's National Nature Reserves". Retrieved 25 April 2019.

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