Cwm Du Woodlands

Site of Special Scientific Interest · 51.5990, -3.6245

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Mid Glamorgan County

Geology & landscape

Rock Type: Sandstone

Description

Description An ancient sessile valley oakwood growing on the Pennant Sandstone of the South Wales Coalfield. It has a coppice with standards structure. Areas of alder dominate flushes locally within the woodlands and support a rich ground flora.