Bluebell Wood is a small area of ancient woodland at the eastern edge of Muswell Hill that is regularly used by the local people. It is bounded on two sides by a golf course with no public access.
Local Wildlife Site
Accessible Sites of Importance for Nature Conservation
Bluebell Wood and Muswell Hill Golf Course
Borough: Haringey
Grade: Borough Grade I
Access: Free public access (part of site)
Area: 38.25 ha
Description
Wildlife
Bluebell wood is an ancient woodland dominated by sessile oak. It also features the rare wild service-tree and Midland hawthorn in the understory. The wood's ground flora includes wood anemone and predictably, bluebell. Wood millet grows on the banks of the stream on the western edge ad common birds, insects and animals are often seen. The golf course itself contains extensive areas of acid and neutral grassland with scattered trees.Facilities
Car-parking; toilet; refreshments
Bluebells © Jan Hewlett
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