Groton Wood Explained

Groton Wood
Aos:	Suffolk
Interest:	Biological
Area:	20.2 hectares
Notifydate:	1985
Map:	Magic Map

Groton Wood is a 20.2hectare biological Site of Special Scientific Interest north-east of Groton in Suffolk.^{[1] [2]} It is owned and managed by the Suffolk Wildlife Trust.^[3]

Fifteen species of butterfly have been recorded in this wood, including brimstones, speckled woods and purple hairstreaks. There are many wild cherry trees, and twenty-two seasonal ponds, which have scarce and protected great crested newts.^[3]

There is access from Howe Road.^[3]

References

52.051°N 0.882°W

Notes and References

1. Web site: Designated Sites View: Groton Wood . Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 25 May 2017.
2. Web site: Map of Groton Wood. Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 25 May 2017.
3. Web site: Groton Wood . Suffolk Wildlife Trust . 25 May 2017.