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High Wood, Dunmow

Coordinates: 51°52′23″N 0°19′37″E / 51.873°N 0.327°E / 51.873; 0.327
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High Wood, Dunmow
Site of Special Scientific Interest
The ruined gatehouse to High Wood
LocationEssex
Grid referenceTL 603220
InterestBiological
Area41.5 hectares
Notification1986
Location mapMagic Map

High Wood, Dunmow is a 41.5-hectare (103-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest in Great Dunmow in Essex. The local planning authority is Uttlesford District Council.[1][2]

The site on boulder clay and loess has areas of wet ash and maple woodland, and others of pedunculate oak and hornbeam. Some areas are ancient woodland. There is a diverse layer of ground flora, such as dog's mercury and primrose, while damp woodland rides provide additional habitat for birds and invertebrates.[1]

The site is private land with no public access.

References

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  1. ^ a b "High Wood, Dunmow citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Archived from the original (PDF) on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 2 August 2016.
  2. ^ "Map of High Wood, Dunmow". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 2 August 2016.

51°52′23″N 0°19′37″E / 51.873°N 0.327°E / 51.873; 0.327