Gomm's Wood

Gomm's Wood is an 18.1 hectare Local Nature Reserve in High Wycombe in Buckinghamshire. It is owned and managed by Wycombe District Council.[1][2]

The site has areas of chalk grassland, ancient and young woodland and scrub. The woods are coppiced to maintain their varied structure, and they have a range of bird species such as bullfinches and woodpeckers. The grassland has at least eight species of orchid, and butterflies include the silver-washed fritillary.[3]

Access points include Forest Way, Herbert Road and Cock Lane.[3]

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References

  1. ↑ "Gomm's Wood". Local Nature Reserves. Natural England. 8 June 2015. Retrieved 8 April 2016.
  2. ↑ "Map of Gomm's Wood". Local Nature Reserves. Natural England. Retrieved 8 April 2016.
  3. 1 2 "Welcome to Gomm's Wood Local Nature Reserve". Wycombe District Council. Retrieved 8 April 2016.

Coordinates: 51°38′03″N 0°42′30″W / 51.6341°N 0.70822°W / 51.6341; -0.70822

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