Parc Seymour Woods

Site of Special Scientific Interest · 51.6250, -2.8534

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Gwent County

Habitats

Ancient woodland, Coppiced woodland

Geology & landscape

Rock Type: Conglomerate, Sandstone

Description

Description This area of coppiced sessile oak Quercus petraea woodland, overlying Upper Old Red Sandstone and Quartz Conglomerate rocks, is the last major relict of the formerly extensive ancient woodland of Wentwood Forest. Remarks: Part of the site is subject to a Tree Preservation Order. The scheduled ancient monument of Castell-prin Camp is located in this site.

Species mentioned

Show the 1 species mentioned in the description, with red-list status

English name search for this in other sites	Latin name search with Google	IUCN / Red List	Type	Family
sessile or durmast oak	Quercus petraea	LC	tree	fagaceae