Fox Wood Explained

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.

References

51.5264°N -0.299°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Fox Wood. Local Nature Reserves. Natural England. 4 March 2013 . 18 May 2014.
  2. Web site: Map of Fox Wood. Local Nature Reserves. Natural England. 18 May 2014.
  3. Web site: Fox Wood and Hanger Hill Park. Greenspace Information for Greater London. 2013. 18 May 2014.
  4. Web site: iGiGL data portal (map). Greenspace Information for Greater London. 18 May 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140114132930/http://www.gigl.org.uk/online/. 14 January 2014. dead.
  5. Web site: Hanger Hill Park, including Fox Wood. London Parks and Gardens Trust. 18 May 2014. 19 October 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20131019120736/http://www.londongardensonline.org.uk/gardens-online-record.asp?ID=EAL021. dead.

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