Gomm's Wood Explained

Gomm's Wood is an Local Nature Reserve in High Wycombe in Buckinghamshire. It is owned and managed by Wycombe District Council.[1] [2]

The site has areas of chalk grassland, ancient and young woodland and scrub. The woods are coppiced to maintain their varied structure, and they have a range of bird species such as bullfinches and woodpeckers. The grassland has at least eight species of orchid, and butterflies include the silver-washed fritillary.[3]

Access points include Forest Way, Herbert Road and Cock Lane.[3]

References

51.6341°N -0.7082°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Gomm's Wood . Local Nature Reserves . Natural England . 8 June 2015 . 8 April 2016 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20160304075931/http://www.lnr.naturalengland.org.uk/Special/lnr/lnr_details.asp?C=4&N=&ID=1678 . 4 March 2016 .
  2. Web site: Map of Gomm's Wood. Local Nature Reserves. Natural England. 8 April 2016.
  3. Web site: Welcome to Gomm's Wood Local Nature Reserve. Wycombe District Council. 8 April 2016.