Withybed Wood

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Coordinates: 50°43′01″N 1°45′25″W / 50.717°N 1.757°W / 50.717; -1.757
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An oak tree in the northern part of Withybed Wood

Withybed Wood is a small, yet important patch of

Warren Hill, part of Hengistbury Head, Dorset. It is not to be confused with an area of the Wyre Forest
in Shropshire, which also has the same name.

Description

Part of Hengistbury Head

Local Nature Reserve and the Christchurch Harbour Site of Special Scientific Interest,[1] the wood has developed immediately north of the archaeologically and environmentally[2] significant Warren Hill, sheltered from the sea breezes coming from the south and west over Poole Bay
.

Despite its relatively small size; Withybed is of historic and natural interest; it is the only woodland area shown on an 1811

Avon valley migration route.[3]

Flora and fauna

Path along the northern edge of Withybed Wood

Withybed Wood is home to a variety of tree species including

violets can be seen in the sunnier parts.[4]

The trees at Withybed support various

speckled wood.[3][4]

A recent bird

blackcap amongst others.[3]

See also

References

  1. ^ Hengistbury Head Nature Reserve website.
  2. ^ a b Bournemouth Borough Council, Hengistbury Head Action plan, 2005
  3. ^ a b c d Bournemouth Council Hengistbury Head Management plan, 2011(draft)
  4. ^ a b Woodland of Hengistbury Head Nature Reserve. Hengistbury Head Supporters Group website.
  5. ^ Website of the Christchurch Harbour Ornithological Group

50°43′01″N 1°45′25″W / 50.717°N 1.757°W / 50.717; -1.757

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