Swanton Novers Woods Explained

Swanton Novers Woods
Aos:	Norfolk
Interest:	Biological
Area:	83ha
Notifydate:	1988
Map:	Magic Map

Swanton Novers Woods is an 83abbr=offNaNabbr=off biological Site of Special Scientific Interest east of Fakenham in Norfolk. The site is composed of Swanton Great Wood, Little Wood, Barney Wood and Guybon's Wood.^{[1] [2]} It is a Nature Conservation Review site, Grade I.^[3] Swanton Great Wood and Little Wood are designated Swanton Novers National Nature Reserve^{[4] [5]}

These ancient woods are almost certainly of primary origin, and they are regarded as one of the most important groups of woods in the country. The trees and ground flora are exceptionally diverse, and they include the nationally rare may lily.^[6]

The site is currently closed to the public^[7] although the main public footpaths are still accessible.

References

52.844°N 0.979°W

Notes and References

1. Web site: Designated Sites View: Swanton Novers Woods . Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 18 June 2018.
2. Web site: Map of Swanton Novers Woods. Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 18 June 2018.
3. Book: Derek . Ratcliffe . A Nature Conservation Review. 2 . 56. Cambridge University Press. Cambridge, UK . 1977. 0521-21403-3 .
4. Web site: Designated Sites View: Swanton Novers . National Nature Reserves. Natural England. 1 June 2018.
5. Web site: Map of Swanton Novers . National Nature Reserves. Natural England. 18 June 2018.
6. Web site: Swanton Novers Woods citation. Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 18 June 2018.
7. Web site: Natural England, Norfolk's National Nature Reserves . 25 April 2019.