Newell Wood
| Site of Special Scientific Interest | |
 | |
| Location | Rutland |
|---|---|
| Grid reference | TF 003 144[1] |
| Interest | Biological |
| Area | 33.3 hectares[1] |
| Notification | 1983[1] |
| Location map | Magic Map |
Newell Wood is a 33.3-hectare (82-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest east of Pickworth in Rutland,[1][2] adjacent to Lincolnshire Gate.
This acid semi-natural woodland is mainly on glacial sands and gravels, but some areas are on clays and siltstones. It is dominated by oak and birch, and ground flora includes bracken, wood sorrel and early purple orchid.[3]
The site is private land with no public access.
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d "Designated Sites View: Newell Wood". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 4 September 2017.
- ^ "Map of Newell Wood". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 4 September 2017.
- ^ "Newell Wood citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 4 September 2017.
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