| Site of Special Scientific Interest | |
 | |
| Location | Suffolk |
|---|---|
| Grid reference | TL 977 431[1] |
| Interest | Biological |
| Area | 20.2 hectares[1] |
| Notification | 1985[1] |
| Location map | Magic Map |
Groton Wood is a 20.2-hectare (50-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest north-east of Groton in Suffolk.[1][2] It is owned and managed by the Suffolk Wildlife Trust.[3]
Fifteen species of butterfly have been recorded in this wood, including brimstones, speckled woods and purple hairstreaks. There are many wild cherry trees, and twenty-two seasonal ponds, which have scarce and protected great crested newts.[3]
There is access from Howe Road.[3]
References
- 1 2 3 4 "Designated Sites View: Groton Wood". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 25 May 2017.
- ↑ "Map of Groton Wood". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 25 May 2017.
- 1 2 3 "Groton Wood". Suffolk Wildlife Trust. Retrieved 25 May 2017.
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