Thorpe Morieux Woods Explained

Thorpe Morieux Woods
Aos:Suffolk
Interest:Biological
Area:45.2 hectares
Notifydate:1985
Map: Magic Map

Thorpe Morieux Woods is a 45.2hectare biological Site of Special Scientific Interest north of Thorpe Morieux in Suffolk.[1] [2] Part of it is Bull's Wood, a nature reserve managed by the Suffolk Wildlife Trust.[3]

These ancient semi-natural woods are managed by coppicing. The soil is poorly drained boulder clay, and common trees include pedunculate oak. Bramble and dog's mercury are dominant in the ground flora, with extensive oxlip in some areas.[4]

There is access to Bull's Wood, and a footpath goes through Thorpe Wood, but there is no public access to Felsham Wood or Great Hastings Wood.

References

52.16°N 0.84°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Designated Sites View: Thorpe Morieux Woods . Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 7 August 2017.
  2. Web site: Map of Thorpe Morieux Woods. Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 7 August 2017.
  3. Web site: Bull's Wood . Suffolk Wildlife Trust . 7 August 2017.
  4. Web site: Thorpe Morieux Woods citation. Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 7 August 2017.