Stanton Woods Explained

Stanton Woods
Aos:Suffolk
Interest:Biological
Area:66.1 hectares
Notifydate:1984
Map: Magic Map

Stanton Woods is a 66.1hectare biological Site of Special Scientific Interest south of Stanton in Suffolk.[1] [2]

The site consists of several ancient coppice with standards woods, some of which are on boulder clay and others on drier, acid soil. There are also mown rides and small clearings. The Grundle is a linear wooded gorge.[3]

Some areas are closed to the public, but others have roads and footpaths running through them.

References

52.31°N 0.88°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Designated Sites View: Stanton Woods . Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 11 June 2017.
  2. Web site: Map of Stanton Woods. Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 11 June 2017.
  3. Web site: Stanton Woods citation. Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 11 June 2017.