NHER 49113 (Designed Landscape record) - Thursford Wood, ancient medieval woodland
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Summary
This ancient woodland contains some of the oldest oak trees in the county. The dead branches and partially rotten trunks provide refuge for a stunning array of wildlife, and there are 10 hectares of ancient pollarded wood pasture and ponds. The wood is managed as a nature reserve by Norfolk Wildlife Trust.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TF93SE |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | THURSFORD, NORTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
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Full Description
The oaks here are some of the oldest in the county and could be 500 years old or more. The dead branches and partially rotten trunks provide refuge for a stunning array of wildlife. Ten hectares of ancient pollarded wood pasture and ponds. Ancient pollarded oaks providing habitats for ferns, fungi, mosses and lichens.
Information from (S1).
M. Dennis (NLA), 8 November 2006.
Associated Sources (1)
- <S1> SNF65726 Website: http://www.wildlifetrust.org.uk/norfolk/nature%20reserves/index.htm#.
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Record last edited
May 3 2023 8:23AM