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Grafton is located in Worcestershire
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  • Wychavon
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52°02′00″N 2°01′15″W / 52.033248°N 2.020969°W / 52.033248; -2.020969

Grafton is a small village in Worcestershire, England. It is a quiet place with a rich history. Long ago, it was part of the larger Bromsgrove area.

Exploring Grafton Wood

Grafton Wood is a very old forest. It was once part of the huge Feckenham Forest. Today, two groups work together to protect it. These are the Worcestershire Wildlife Trust and Butterfly Conservation. They both own the wood.

Protecting More Land

In October 2014, these groups bought more land. It was a seven-acre piece of old forest called Laight Rough. This new land is right next to Grafton Wood. Buying it helps protect even more of this special habitat.

Home to Rare Butterflies

Grafton Wood is super important for butterflies. It is the only place in the Midlands where you can find the brown hairstreak butterfly. Laight Rough is also a great home for other butterflies. These include the beautiful white admiral. You might also spot the white-letter hairstreak and the silver-washed fritillary.

Discovering Rare Bats

Grafton Wood is also a haven for bats. In 2009, the Bat Conservation Trust started a big study. They looked at 10 counties in England. Their goal was to find out where the Bechstein's bat lives.

Bechstein's Bat Discovery

In 2010, something exciting happened. A mother Bechstein's bat was found in Grafton Wood. She was feeding her baby. This meant there was likely a family of these bats living nearby. The People's Trust for Endangered Species is helping to pay for more research. They want to learn even more about these bats.

Brandt's Bat Discovery

In October 2014, another rare bat was found. It was the scarce Brandt's bat. This discovery shows how special Grafton Wood is. The forest is about 300 years old. It continues to surprise scientists with its wildlife.

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