Great Hormead Park Explained

Great Hormead Park is a 15 hectare biological Site of Special Scientific Interest near Great Hormead in Hertfordshire. The local planning authority is East Hertfordshire District Council.[1] [2]

The site is coppiced ancient woodland on boulder clay. It has diverse tree species, including wych elm and hornbeam, resulting in a rich ground flora. Dog's mercury is dominant over most of the woodland floor, with plants such as angelica sylvestris and tufted hair grass in wetter areas.[1]

There is access by footpaths from Great Hormead, Little Hormead and Furneux Pelham.

References

51.9432°N 0.0616°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Great Hormead Park citation. Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 19 February 2015.
  2. Web site: Map of Great Hormead Park. Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 19 February 2015.