Berry Wood

Site of Special Scientific Interest · 51.5740, -4.2035

Geology & landscape

Rock Type: Millstone Grit

Landscape processes: Glacial

Description

Description A predominantly Oak Quercus petraea and Oak-Birch Wood on poorly drained glacial drift overlying Millstone Grit. It supports a good general flora and field layer typical of a fairly long established woodland site and remarkable for the almost complete absence of introduced plants. Remarks: Within the Gower AONB. Glamorgan Naturalists' Trust Reserve.

Species mentioned

English name
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Latin name
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IUCN / Red List Type Family
sessile or durmast oak Quercus petraea LC tree fagaceae