Thorpe Wood
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An ancient woodland full of wild flowers, an unexpected treasure in an urban setting |
This beautiful ancient woodland consists of an oak-ash canopy with hazel and field maple below. The northern section is actively managed by traditional coppicing. The ground flora is diverse here, especially in spring when there are good numbers of wood anemones and a spectacular display of bluebells.
The heavy clay soils provide the necessary ground conditions for ransoms, or wild garlic, with its distinctive smell. There are a number of very large mature oaks, which provide an excellent home for a range of invertebrates. Woodpeckers can be frequently heard tapping in the summer months.
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Plants: Bluebell, ramson, wood anemone, primrose, lesser celandine, early-purple orchid |
Plants: Nettle-leaved bellflower, twayblade Birds: Woodpeckers |
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