Rede Wood Explained

Rede Wood
Type:Local Nature Reserve
Grid Ref Uk:TM 153 506
Location:Claydon, Suffolk
Area:7.5 hectares
Manager:Private owner

Rede Wood is a 7.5 hectare Local Nature Reserve east of Claydon in Suffolk, England. It was formerly owned by Suffolk County Council, which sold it to a private owner in 2012.[1] [2] It is managed under an agreement between the owner and the council.

This semi-natural wood on boulder clay is mainly pedunculate oak and ash, with a coppiced understorey mainly of hazel. The flora includes 38 species indicative of ancient woodland.[1]

There is access by footpaths from Claydon and Henley.

References

52.112°N 1.143°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Rede Wood . Local Nature Reserves. Natural England. 27 March 2013 . 1 August 2017.
  2. Web site: Map of Rede Wood. Local Nature Reserves. Natural England. 1 August 2017.