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Redwell Wood

Redwell Wood
Site of Special Scientific Interest
Fallen tree in Redwell Wood
Map
Location of Redwell Wood.
Area of searchHertfordshire
Grid referenceTL213025
InterestBiological
Area52.8 ha (130 acres)
Notification date1984
Location mapMagic Map

Redwell Wood is a 52.8-hectare (130-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest near South Mimms in Hertfordshire. The local planning authority is split between Hertsmere Borough Council and 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.

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References

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  1. 1 2 "Redwell Wood citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Archived from the original (PDF) on 24 October 2012. Retrieved 16 January 2015.
  2. "Map of Redwell Wood". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 16 January 2015.

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