Redwell Wood Explained

Redwell Wood
Aos:Hertfordshire
Interest:Biological
Area:52.8 hectares
Notifydate:1984
Map: Magic Map

Redwell Wood is a 52.8hectare biological Site of Special Scientific Interest near South Mimms in Hertfordshire. The local planning authority is split between Hertsmere Borough Council and Welwyn Hatfield District Council.[1] [2]

The site has ancient and secondary woodland, heath and scrub. The woodland canopy is dominated by pedunculate oak. Ground flora include bluebells and enchanter’s-nightshade, while heathland species include heather and the rare creeping willow.[1]

There is access from Blackhorse Lane.

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51.7081°N -0.2459°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Redwell Wood citation. Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 16 January 2015.
  2. Web site: Map of Redwell Wood. Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 16 January 2015.