Crowsheath Wood Explained

Crowsheath Wood
Type:Nature reserve
Grid Ref Uk:TQ 727 964
Location:Downham, Essex
Area:8.1 hectares
Manager:Essex Wildlife Trust

Crowsheath Wood (or Thrift Wood) is an 8.1hectare nature reserve in Downham, between Billericay and South Woodham Ferrers in Essex. It is managed by the Essex Wildlife Trust.[1]

The wood has many mature oak trees, with coppiced areas mainly of hornbeam, together with other trees such as ash and field maple. There are ponds in the centre of the site where lesser spearwort grows. Flowers include bluebell and wood anemone, and there are birds typical of broadleaved woodland.[1]

There is access from Crowsheath Lane and by a footpath from School Road.

References

51.6407°N 0.4945°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Crowsheath Wood Nature Reserve . Essex Wildlife Trust. 12 June 2016.