Livox Wood facts for kids
| Site of Special Scientific Interest | |
Livox Wood, behind the Monmouthshire Show ground
|
|
| Area of Search | Monmouthshire |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 51°47′52″N 2°41′54″W / 51.7978°N 2.6982°W |
| Interest | Biological |
| Area | 19.3 hectares (0.193 km2; 0.0745 sq mi) |
| Notification | 1971 |
Livox Wood is a special woodland area in Monmouthshire, south east Wales. It is known as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) because of its important plants and animals. This means the area is protected to keep its natural features safe.
Contents
What is Livox Wood?
Livox Wood covers about 19 hectares (which is like 47 football fields!). It was officially recognized as a Site of Special Scientific Interest in 1971. This protection helps to make sure the unique nature of the wood is looked after for the future.
Where is Livox Wood Located?
You can find Livox Wood near the village of Mitchel Troy, about 1 mile (1.6 km) south-west of the town of Monmouth. It sits right on the western side of the River Wye. If you look across the river, you can see the fields where the Monmouthshire Show takes place.
Who Owns Livox Wood?
Parts of Livox Wood are owned by Natural Resources Wales, which is an organization that looks after Wales's natural environment. Other parts are owned by private individuals. Working together helps protect this important place.
Amazing Plants and Animals
Livox Wood is part of the Wye Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. This means it's a very special landscape that is protected for its beauty and wildlife. The wood is home to many different kinds of trees and plants, including some that are quite rare.
Trees of Livox Wood
On the lower parts of the wood, you can find trees like ash, black alder, and wych elm. As you go higher up the slopes, you'll see many sessile oak trees. These different trees create a rich habitat for other living things.
Other Interesting Plants
Besides the trees, Livox Wood has other cool plants. Look out for broad-leaved sedge, which is a type of grass-like plant. There's also the giant bellflower, which has large, beautiful purple flowers. Another interesting plant is toothwort, which gets its food from other plants instead of making its own.
Wildlife in the Wood
Many different animals live in Livox Wood. Scientists and nature lovers have recorded various insects, birds, and other creatures here. It's a busy place with lots of life!
