Beechwoods Explained

Beechwoods
Type:Local Nature Reserve
Grid Ref Uk:TL 485 545
Location:Cambridge
Area:9.8 hectares
Manager:Wildlife Trust for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire

Beechwoods is a 9.8 hectare Local Nature Reserve south-east of Cambridge, England. It is owned by County Farms and managed by the Wildlife Trust for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire.[1] [2]

Beeches were planted on chalky farmland in the 1840s, and medieval plough terraces are still visible. Birds include green and great spotted woodpeckers, and nuthatches.[3]

There is access from Worts' Causeway.

References

52.167°N 0.17°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: The Beechwoods. Local Nature Reserves. Natural England. 21 February 2013. 14 December 2016.
  2. Web site: Map of The Beechwoods. Local Nature Reserves. Natural England. 14 December 2016.
  3. Web site: Beechwoods . Wildlife Trust for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire . 14 December 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170222180747/http://www.wildlifebcn.org/reserves/beechwoods . 2017-02-22 . dead .

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