Felbrigg Woods facts for kids
| Site of Special Scientific Interest | |
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| Area of Search | Norfolk |
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| Interest | Biological |
| Area | 164.6 hectares (407 acres) |
| Notification | 1987 |
| Location map | Magic Map |
Felbrigg Woods is a special natural area in Norfolk, England. It covers about 164.6 hectares (which is about 406 acres). This beautiful woodland is located south-west of a town called Cromer.
Felbrigg Woods is a very important place for nature. It is part of the land around Felbrigg Hall, a historic house owned by the National Trust. The National Trust looks after many important places in the UK.
Discovering Felbrigg Woods
Felbrigg Woods is officially known as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). This means it is protected by law because of its unique plants, animals, or geology. It was given this special status in 1987.
The woods are also part of the Norfolk Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. This is a special title given to places with amazing natural scenery. It helps protect the area's beauty for everyone to enjoy.
Ancient Trees and Lichens
Felbrigg Woods is home to many very old trees. These trees have been growing for a long time. They are mainly beech trees.
Many years ago, some of these trees were "pollarded." This is a way of pruning trees to encourage new growth higher up. This method created their massive "stools" (the base of the tree) and "boles" (the main trunk).
These ancient trees are very important for tiny living things called lichens. Lichens are a bit like moss, but they are actually two different organisms living together. They are a fungus and an algae.
More than fifty different kinds of lichens grow on the old trees in Felbrigg Woods. Some of these lichens are quite rare in East Anglia, which is the eastern part of England. Finding these rare lichens tells us that the woodland has been undisturbed for a very long time. This makes Felbrigg Woods a truly special place for nature.
