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THORPE WOOD
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Description :
This Ancient Semi–natural Woodland
and Leeds Nature Area (LNA) has recently
come into Leeds City Council's ownership. Dominated by
oak and
birch, the
tree stock is generally stunted, twisted and multi–stemmed, presumably as a
result of past coppicing.
Approximately ¼ of the site is open ground,
much of it dominated by bracken, although natural
regeneration of both oak
and birch is locally very good.
A water course (Dolphin Beck) and marshy area form the southern boundary of the wood, providing a valuable wildlife corridor with the nearby Falls Wood and Dolphin Marsh at East Ardsley. Access and facilities : Full public access. A Public Footpath runs close to the southern boundary. |
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