Combs Wood

Combs Wood is a 15.1 hectare biological Site of Special Scientific Interest on the southern outskirts of Stowmarket in Suffolk.[1][2] It is owned and managed by the Suffolk Wildlife Trust.[3]

Combs Wood

Site of Special Scientific Interest
Area of Search	Suffolk
Grid reference	TM 055 568[1]
Interest	Biological
Area	15.1 hectares[1]
Notification	1982[1]
Location map	Magic Map

This is ancient coppice woodland on boulder clay, with variable quantities of sand and loess resulting in different soil types. In areas of pedunculate oak and hornbeam the ground flora is sparse, but it is rich and diverse in ash and maple woodland. Grassy rides and a pond provide additional habitats for invertebrates.[4]

There is access through the church grounds and through Holyoak Farm.[3]

References

1. "Designated Sites View: Combs Wood". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 23 May 2017.
2. "Map of Combs Wood". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 23 May 2017.
3. "Combs Wood". Suffolk Wildlife Trust. Retrieved 23 May 2017.
4. "Combs Wood citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 23 May 2017.