Oxhey Woods Explained

Oxhey Woods is a 98 hectare Local Nature Reserve in South Oxhey in Hertfordshire, England. It is owned and managed by Three Rivers District Council.[1] [2]

It is mainly semi-natural woodland, and some areas date back to the last Ice Age, the Younger Dryas, 11,500 years ago.[3] The range of habitats make it an important ecological site. Plants include bluebells, anemones and violets and the rare wild service tree.[1]

Facilities and access

The woods have parking facilities, picnic benches and a trail.[1] There is access from Nairn Green, Oxhey Drive and Prestwick Road.

References

51.616°N -0.4014°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Oxhey Woods . Local Nature Reserves. Natural England. 25 September 2013.
  2. Web site: Map of Oxhey Woods. Local Nature Reserves. Natural England. 25 September 2013.
  3. Web site: Local Nature Reserves. Three Rivers District Council. 25 September 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20130927080858/http://www.threerivers.gov.uk/Default.aspx/Web/LocalNatureReserves#oxheywoods. 27 September 2013. dead.