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Accessible Sites of Importance for Nature Conservation

Wanstead War Memorial (Tarzy Wood)
Borough: Redbridge
Grade: Borough Grade II
Access: Free public access (all/most of site)
Area: 1.38 ha

Description

A tiny fragment of Epping Forest now isolated within a built-up area.

Wildlife

The canopy of this ancient woodland is dominated by pedunculate oak and hornbeam, with an understorey of holly and hawthorn. The ground flora includes bush vetch.

Facilities

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Hornbeam in autumn © Mike Waite

Hornbeam in autumn © Mike Waite

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