Edgefield Little Wood Explained

Edgefield Little Wood
Aos:Norfolk
Interest:Biological
Area:5.3ha
Notifydate:1985
Map: Magic Map

Edgefield Little Wood is a 5.3abbr=offNaNabbr=off biological Site of Special Scientific Interest south of Holt in Norfolk.[1] [2]

This is coppice with standards ancient woodland on acidic sands and gravels. The oaks which have been coppiced in the past have stools which are so tall that the wood resembles high forest. It is surrounded by ancient boundary banks.[3]

There is access from Plumstead Road.

References

52.863°N 1.129°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Designated Sites View: Edgefield Little Wood. Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 24 June 2018.
  2. Web site: Map of Edgefield Little Wood. Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 24 June 2018.
  3. Web site: Edgefield Little Wood citation. Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 24 June 2018.