Newell Wood facts for kids
This page is about the Site of Special Scientific Interest in Rutland. For the former Pennsylvania State Senator, see T. Newell Wood.
| Site of Special Scientific Interest | |
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| Area of Search | Rutland |
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| Interest | Biological |
| Area | 33.3 hectares |
| Notification | 1983 |
| Location map | Magic Map |
Newell Wood is a 33.3 hectare biological Site of Special Scientific Interest east of Pickworth in Rutland, adjacent to Lincolnshire Gate.
This acid semi-natural woodland is mainly on glacial sands and gravels, but some areas are on clays and siltstones. It is dominated by oak and birch, and ground flora includes bracken, wood sorrel and early purple orchid.
The site is private land with no public access.
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