Redwell Wood

Redwell Wood
Site of Special Scientific Interest

Fallen tree in Redwell Wood
Area of Search Hertfordshire
Grid reference TL213025
Interest Biological
Area 52.8 hectares
Notification 1984
Location map Magic Map

Redwell Wood is a 52.8 hectare biological Site of Special Scientific Interest near South Mimms in Hertfordshire. The local planning authority is 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.

See also

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References

  1. 1 2 "Redwell Wood citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 16 January 2015.
  2. "Map of Redwell Wood". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 16 January 2015.

Coordinates: 51°42′29″N 0°14′45″W / 51.7081°N 0.2459°W / 51.7081; -0.2459

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